Renting Guide
How long can a tenant have a guest stay in NZ?
A guide for landlords & tenants
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Tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment, which allows them to host guests. Landlords cannot legally ban guests or limit their stay length in a tenancy agreement.
The line between a guest and an occupant is key. While the Residential Tenancies Act has no set time limit, a guest may become an occupant if they move in furniture, pay rent, or receive mail there.
If this breaches the tenancy agreement, landlords can issue a 14-day notice to remedy and apply to the Tenancy Tribunal if unresolved.
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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