Selling guide
How does selling a rental property with tenants work in NZ?
A guide for landlords & tenants
AI summary
Selling a tenanted property in NZ requires understanding your legal obligations. Landlords can sell the property vacant by giving 90 days' written notice on a periodic tenancy, or sell it tenanted, with the new owner taking over the existing agreement.
If sold tenanted, a change of landlord form is required for the bond. Tenants cannot unreasonably refuse viewings but can set conditions, such as:
- Limiting access times
- Refusing open homes
- Prohibiting photos of their belongings
Clear communication and respecting the tenant's home are essential for a smooth sale.
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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