Are you a tenant or landlord renting for the first time? Information in this section explains your basic rights and what you must do under New Zealand tenancy law.

If you sign a tenancy agreement with a landlord, you're a tenant. You are legally responsible for the place and you're covered by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act).

For tenancy information, help is available on this website or freephone 0800 836 262. If you require help completing forms or making an application, your local Citizens Advice Bureau or …

Are you renting for the first time, or about to sign a new tenancy agreement? Find out your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or a landlord.

A general bond is usually refunded at the end of the tenancy if there is no money owed. Find out when a tenant can get a general bond refund, how much can be refunded and when to apply …

Find the market rent in your area. Read about rent, bond and other bills that landlords and tenants need to pay when they rent a property.<br />

Recent changes to tenancy law could make things easier for tenants with disabilities. From 11 February 2021, landlords can’t decline a tenant’s request to make changes to their rental …

New, varied or renewed tenancy agreements must include specific information about the property's compliance with the healthy homes standards. For information on the requirements …

Jan 30, 2025 · The length of notice depends on the type of tenancy and your reason for ending it. You can receive notice to end a tenancy from a tenant. They must give you at least 21 days’ …

What do you need to think about when a tenancy comes to an end? One of our houses learns about when tenants and landlords need to give notice and the process when a tenancy ends.