Selling guide
How does selling a rental property with tenants work in NZ?
A guide for landlords & tenants
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Selling a tenanted property in NZ requires understanding legal rights. Landlords can either sell vacant by providing 90 days' notice for a periodic tenancy, or sell tenanted, where the new owner takes over the existing agreement.
Fixed-term tenancies cannot be ended early without mutual agreement. Tenants must be allowed reasonable access for viewings but can set conditions, such as:
- Refusing open homes and auctions
- Requiring viewings by appointment only
Respecting tenant rights ensures a smoother sale process.
Sale of property notice to tenant
Options when selling a house with tenants in NZ
1. Selling vacant
2. Selling tenanted
Any landlord selling a property should always remember its their tenant's home.
Notice periods: Rights for tenants during a property sale
There are a couple different ways selling a house with tenants can work.
Tenants rights for viewings
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