Tenants
New tenets for tenants
The rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords are changing, and both groups are being asked for feedback. Audio
New tenets for tenants
The rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords are changing, and both groups are being asked for feedback.
AudioLandlords breaking new insulation law
Investigators monitoring the Government's new regulations around rental properties and insulation say landlords are breaking the law by failing to disclose how much insulation is in their rental… Audio
Govt to change rule on tenant damage liability
The government is considering legislating to overturn a court ruling that makes landlords liable for accidental damage by tenants.
Tenants could be worse off if Reserve Bank targets investors
The Property Investors Federation is warning if the Reserve Bank extends lending restrictions it will make things harder for tenants. We talk to Andrew King from the Federation. Audio
Landlords responsible for accidental damage by tenants
The Insurance Council says a landmark court of appeal decision removes the incentive for tenants to take care of their landlord's property. Audio
Landlords must pay for tenants' damage - Court
A court has ruled that landlords are liable for accidental damage caused by tenants - but one property manager is warning it could push up rents, and make it harder to find a home. Audio
Unclaimed bonds rises to $37m
Renters and landlords have left more than thirty-seven million dollars of unclaimed tenancy bonds sitting in the Government's coffers, with people either not bothering to claim the money back, or… Audio
