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Staying ahead of compliance: common oversights and solutions for NZ landlords
What you don’t know can hurt you
Common areas of oversight
1. Regulations around rent increases
2. Proper notice for ending a tenancy
You need to take great care of the electronic records you have of your tenants.
3. Tenant privacy and personal data
4. Insurance disclosures
5. Handling of bond payments
6. Entry provisions for repairs
7. Abandoned goods
8. Clarifications on "fair wear and tear"
The Price of Ignorance
1. Financial penalties
You can receive substantial fines for compliance oversights.
2. Legal disputes
3. Strained landlord-tenant relationships
Bridging the gap with technology
Compliant document creation and guidance
Software packages can streamline a lot of your compliance needs.
Real-time updates
Advanced rent management
Automated reminders
Centralised record-keeping
Efficient communication with tenants
Financial tracking and reporting
Tenant self-service portals
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