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New Zealand residential rent advertisements and bids by scenario
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- 01State the rent
List the rent amount for an ordinary covered residential tenancy. Source 1
- 02Avoid asking for higher offers
Landlords cannot invite or encourage offers above the stated amount. Source 2
- 03Assess how a higher offer arose
A landlord may accept a voluntary offer that the applicant made without invitation or encouragement. Source 3
Start with the stated rent. When an applicant offers more, check who prompted the offer.
New Zealand residential rent advertisements and bids by scenario
These scenarios cover the Residential Tenancies Act rent-advertising and bidding rules. Service tenancies have a specific exception to the advertising requirement. Other obligations can apply to rent, bonds and payments.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising an ordinary covered tenancy | State the rent amount in the advertisement or offer | Section 22F applies to covered residential premises | Source 1 |
| Inviting applicants to make offers above the advertised rent | Prohibited | Applies to an invitation to a prospective tenant or another person | Source 2 |
| Running a rental auction | Prohibited where it invites higher offers | Tenancy Services lists a rental auction as an example | Source 3 |
| Offering the property if someone pays more than the listed rent | Prohibited | The landlord is encouraging a higher rent offer | Source 3 |
| Receiving an unsolicited higher offer | May be accepted | Tenancy Services says the offer must be voluntary | Source 3 |
| Advertising a service tenancy | Section 22F rent-price rule does not apply | Tenancy Services identifies a separate service tenancy exception | Source 3 |