Tenancy Services Tenancy Services website provides information for tenants and landlords on their rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act
Tenancy Services - Contact us For tenancy information, help is available on this website or freephone 0800 836 262 If you require help completing forms or making an application, your local Citizens Advice Bureau or Community Law Centre may be able to assist you in the first instance
Tenancy Services - Refunding a bond When the tenancy ends, the tenant and landlord should inspect the property together If the inspection shows everything is in order, complete the bond refund form and send it to Tenancy Services for it to be processed
Tenancy Services - Tenancy agreements We have tenancy agreement templates for landlords to use We also have an online tenancy agreement builder that allows landlords to create and customise tenancy agreements
Tenancy Services - Starting a tenancy Are you renting for the first time, or about to sign a new tenancy agreement? Find out your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or a landlord
Tenancy Services - New to renting Are you a tenant or landlord renting for the first time? Information in this section explains your basic rights and what you must do under New Zealand tenancy law
Tenancy Services - Rent, bond bills Confused about what needs to be paid to who at the beginning of a tenancy? A young house up to its rafters in questions about rent, bond and bills gets all the answers from his neighbour
Tenancy Services - Information for new tenants If you sign a tenancy agreement with a landlord, you're a tenant You are legally responsible for the place and you're covered by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act)
Tenancy Services - Giving notice to end a tenancy If a tenant refuses to move out after the tenancy has ended, the landlord can apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for help The Tribunal can give an order that returns possession of the premises to the landlord