This week an announcement came out that the rental market in New Zealand is
about to experience a significant shake-up as the new government announces major
changes to rental laws.
With a promise to restore no-cause terminations and reintroduce tax breaks for
landlords, the National Party is aiming to make it easier for landlords to manage their
properties and remove anti-social tenants
These changes, along with the reversal of the automatic roll-over of fixed-term
tenancies to periodic tenancies, aim to provide more flexibility for both landlords and
tenants to negotiate terms themselves, potentially encouraging more landlords to opt
for long-term tenancies instead of using their properties for Airbnb.
Overall, these changes aim to strike a balance between tenants’ rights and property
owners’ practical considerations.
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