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New Zealand Tenancy Services healthy homes requirements and exemptions
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- 01Inspect the main living room
Look for suitable fixed heating that meets the required capacity. Source 1
- 02Check the building
Check ceiling and underfloor insulation, ventilation, drainage and draught stopping. Source 1
- 03Read the compliance statement
The landlord includes the updated compliance statement in a new tenancy agreement. Source 2
- 04Check exemptions
An exemption may apply to all or part of a standard in specified circumstances. Source 3
Start with the physical requirements, then check whether an exemption applies.
New Zealand Tenancy Services healthy homes requirements and exemptions
The examples summarize rental housing rules in New Zealand. Specific exemptions, technical specifications and obligations for an individual property depend on its circumstances.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | Acceptable fixed heating of sufficient capacity | Main living room | Source 1 |
| Insulation | Check ceiling and underfloor insulation | Existing insulation can require topping up or replacing | Source 1 |
| Ventilation | Openable ventilation in liveable spaces and moisture extraction | Kitchens and bathrooms need compliant extraction, subject to the detailed rules | Source 1 |
| Moisture ingress and drainage | Efficient drainage, gutters and downpipes | Ground moisture barrier required where there is an enclosed subfloor, subject to exemptions | Source 1 |
| Draught stopping | Close unreasonable gaps and holes that cause noticeable draughts | Applies to walls, ceilings, windows, floors and doors | Source 1 |
| Compliance statement | Include an updated statement in the tenancy agreement | Check what the landlord says about the property’s compliance | Source 2 |
| Exemptions | Check which standard, part of a standard or period is affected | Tenancy Services lists general and specific exemptions | Source 3 |