Renting Guide
How long can a tenant have a guest stay in NZ?
A guide for landlords & tenants
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Under the Residential Tenancies Act, tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment, which includes hosting guests. Landlords cannot legally ban guests or limit their stay length in the tenancy agreement.
A guest becomes an occupant when they effectively move in, for example, by receiving mail or contributing to rent. If this breaches the agreed number of occupants, a landlord can issue a 14-day notice to remedy. Unresolved disputes can be taken to the Tenancy Tribunal.
Tenant guest policy in residential rentals
How long is too long?
When guests become occupants
It can be hard to know how long is too long.
What landlords can do
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