PFSL Rentals

9.12.2017

New healthy homes legislation has passed

But what does that mean for you? The new Healthy Homes legislation was passed last week, but what does that mean for insulating rental properties? In short – rules around new insulation requirements haven’t changed....

10.11.2017

Holiday and short-term rentals

When a house you own is used as a holiday rental, you’re not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act. This means standard rental agreements don’t apply. Some hosting sites, like Airbnb, include booking terms and...

13.10.2017

Insulation statements have been required as part of all new tenancy agreements since 1 July 2016

Warmer rental homes are healthier for tenants. Good quality insulation helps keep the heat in during winter and out during summer. Insulation statements are compulsory on all tenancy agreements signed since 1 July 2016. All...

2.10.2017

Smoke alarms are compulsory in all rental properties

Smoke alarms are compulsory in all rental properties, and have been since 1 July 2016. Both landlords and tenants are responsible for maintaining smoke alarms: Landlords must make sure smoke alarms work at the start...

14.09.2017

Failing to lodge bonds costs landlord $38,713.76

An Invercargill landlord has been ordered to pay a total of $38,713.76 in exemplary damages and costs for failing to lodge bonds. The Tenancy Tribunal found Strathvale Investments Limited (SIL) and sole director Murray Baird...

16.08.2017

Boarding house operator fined $1,500 for failing to install smoke alarms

An Auckland boarding house operator has been fined $1,500 by the Tenancy Tribunal for failing to meet mandatory smoke alarm requirements after a box of unused smoke alarms was found under a Titirangi boarding house...

17.03.2017

Landlord ordered to pay over $16,000 for unlawfully renting converted garage

The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau has ordered Manurewa landlord Satya Silan to refund $15,840 in rent and pay $750 in exemplary damages for renting an unconsented, converted garage as a separate household unit. The application...