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Avoiding legal troubles: 6 actions landlords must avoid
Being a good landlord means taking your responsibilities seriously.
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To avoid legal disputes and penalties, New Zealand landlords must understand their obligations. Key actions to avoid include:
- Asking for excessive personal information (Privacy Act 2020)
- Discriminating against applicants (Human Rights Act 1993)
- Entering a property without 48 hours' notice
- Illegally locking out tenants
- Refusing to make necessary repairs
- Retaliating against tenants who assert their rights
Adhering to these rules and using the Tenancy Tribunal for disputes ensures a professional and legally compliant tenancy.
1. Asking for excessive amount of information upfront
You need to treat all prospective tenants the same at all stages of the process.
2. Discriminating against applicants
3. Entering without notice
You can't simply turn up at the property unannounced, except in emergencies.
4. Locking someone out
5. Refusing to make repairs
6. Taking retaliation action
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