From 1 July 2025, **ALL** private rentals must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards.
We now have less than one year to ensure that all private rental properties in New Zealand meet these requirements.
Landlords who fail to comply with the Healthy Homes Standards will breach the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and may be liable for exemplary damages of up to $7,200 payable to the tenant, in addition to any compensation owed.
Ray White Rotorua property managers have worked diligently to meet the compliance timeframes for all properties under our management, often achieving the standards ahead of schedule. Dry, warm, healthy homes benefit both landlords and tenants. Since the introduction of the Smoke Alarms and Insulation Regulations in 2016 and the Healthy Homes Standards in 2019, we have seen a reduction in reports of mould and other maintenance issues associated with inadequate insulation, draughts, and ventilation problems.
We are proud of the hard work our property managers do to meet these standards. We encourage any landlords who still have outstanding work to complete to contact their property manager today to ensure compliance as soon as possible, avoid financial penalties, and enjoy the benefits of renting a healthy, compliant home.
