Resources

Landlord & Tenant Resources

Helpful information, guides, and links to keep you informed about your rights and responsibilities.

Legal & Compliance

Key NZ Tenancy Legislation

Understanding the law is essential for every landlord. Here are the key resources.

The primary legislation governing landlord-tenant relationships in New Zealand. Covers bonds, rent, inspections, and dispute resolution.

Requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties.

The official government resource for tenancy information, forms, and dispute resolution.

Government guidance on building consents, compliance, and the Building Code for residential and commercial properties.

Guides

Practical advice to help you manage your investment property.

Understand your legal obligations as a landlord under the Residential Tenancies Act.

Learn what is required to legally rent out a property, including compliance requirements.

Learn about the Healthy Homes Standards and what landlords must provide in rental properties.

Understand bond lodgement, rent payments, and rent increase rules in New Zealand.

Learn how tenancy disputes are resolved and how the Tenancy Tribunal works.

Inland Revenue guidance on tax obligations for rental property owners.

Email Hillside directly with the details of a repair and any useful photos, or call us for urgent maintenance.

Learn how Hillside can help coordinate notices, building rules, access and repair handoffs for an individually owned rental apartment.