No Exceptions. No Grace. No More Time.
1 July 2025 = Comply or Vacate
Landlords, this is your final boarding call:
Healthy Homes compliance becomes non-negotiable on 1 July 2025.
Not optional. Not flexible. Not “we’re still working on it.”
If your rental property isn’t compliant by the deadline:
❌ You can’t rent it out.
No compliance = empty house = zero income. And no, there are no loopholes.
💸 You could face hefty fines.
The Tenancy Tribunal means business. Under section 45 of the Residential Tenancies Act, fines of up to $7,200 per breach can apply.
Read the RTA here
🚫 We can’t manage it.
If it’s not legal to rent, it’s not legal for us to manage. It’s that simple.
What You Need to Do (Like, Yesterday):
1️⃣ Book a Healthy Homes assessment – urgently.
Find out what’s missing. Saying “I didn’t know” won’t protect your wallet.
2️⃣ Get the work booked – today.
Tradespeople are in high demand. Delay means downtime. Downtime means lost rent.
Quick Refresher: What Does Healthy Homes Compliance Actually Mean?
If you’re unsure of the details, here’s what your property needs to meet:
🔥 Heating Standard
The main living room must have a fixed heater capable of warming the room to at least 18°C.
There’s a specific calculation involved – it’s not just about size.
🧤 Insulation Standard
Ceiling and underfloor insulation must meet the 2008 Building Code. If it was installed earlier, it must still be at least 120mm thick, dry, and in good condition (no gaps, sagging or damp).
💨 Ventilation Standard
Every habitable room must have openable windows.
Kitchens and bathrooms need extractor fans – a cracked-open window won’t cut it.
💧 Moisture Ingress & Drainage
Your property must properly drain surface water.
That includes working guttering, downpipes, and if there’s a closed-off subfloor, an on-ground moisture barrier is required.
🌬 Draught Stopping Standard
Any gap letting air in – floors, doors, windows, ceilings or fireplaces – must be sealed.
If it’s letting in a draught, it needs fixing.
Tick All the Boxes – or Risk Losing the Lot
There’s still time. But only just.
Get assessed. Book the work. Get it sorted.
Because come 1 July 2025, you’re either compliant – or offline.
Let’s get this done.
