Renting Guide
NZ tenancy agreements explained
Everything tenants & landlords need to know
26 April 2024
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A written residential tenancy agreement is a legal requirement in NZ, outlining all terms for landlords and tenants. Both parties must understand this document before signing.
The agreement must include key details like rent, bond, tenancy type (fixed-term or periodic), and signed compliance statements for Healthy Homes, insulation, and insurance. While landlords can add conditions, they cannot conflict with the Residential Tenancies Act.
For free templates, advice, or dispute resolution, contact Tenancy Services or the Tenancy Tribunal.
Download a free NZ tenancy agreement form
What should a tenancy agreement include?
Make sure you understand your tenancy agreement before you move in.
Types of tenancies
Adding conditions to a tenancy agreement
Both landlords and tenants should have a good understanding of the tenancy agreement they sign.
Before the tenancy agreement is signed
Make sure you fill out an inspection report before you get the keys and move in.
If you have a problem with your tenancy agreement
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