If you own a rental in New Zealand, you already know this: stuff in your property wears out… long before the mortgage does. Carpets get tired.Fences lean.Ovens and dishwashers get slower and louder....

What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know From 1 December 2025, new rules under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 will change the way pets are managed in rental homes across New Zealand....