Buying guide
Boarding houses: Everything landlords & tenants need to know
Including boarding house tenancy agreements
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Boarding houses in New Zealand have specific rules for properties with at least six tenants renting rooms for 28+ days. A written boarding house tenancy agreement is mandatory, detailing rent, house rules, and fire safety procedures.
Landlords must comply with Healthy Homes standards, ensure the property is secure, and keep communal areas clean. Bonds are capped at four weeks' rent, and rent increases require 28 days' notice. Landlords must provide 24 hours' notice to inspect a tenant's room.
What is a boarding house?
Boarding house tenancy agreements
Boarding house laws
They must be Healthy Homes compliant
Boarding houses have similiar rules as normal residential tenances with a few key differences.
Boarding house landlords can charge bonds
Rent can be increased
Rules should be clearly communicated
Maintenance and inspection rules must be followed
Landlords can set rules for boarding houses as long as they don't contradict the Residential Tenancies Act.
Other boarding house rules
If there’s a dispute
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