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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, New Zealand landlords must understand their obligations. It is illegal to discriminate against applicants under the Human Rights Act 1993 or collect excessive personal information in breach of the Privacy Act 2020.
Landlords must also avoid:
- Entering a property without 48 hours' notice
- Refusing to make essential repairs
- Taking retaliatory action against tenants
Unlawful evictions are prohibited; always follow the correct legal process through the Tenancy Tribunal for terminations.
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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