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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 issues, New Zealand landlords must understand their obligations. It is illegal to discriminate against applicants under the Human Rights Act 1993 or request excessive personal information before a viewing, as per the Privacy Act 2020.
Other prohibited actions include:
- Entering a property without 48 hours' notice
- Refusing to make necessary repairs
- Illegally locking a tenant out
- Retaliating against a tenant for asserting their rights
Adhering to these rules ensures you remain compliant.
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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