Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)
The New Zealand Government is prioritising healthy, warm dry homes – to improve the health and well-being of all tenants and their families in New Zealand.
Nearly 600,000 households rent in New Zealand, and research shows that our rental housing is of poorer quality than owner-occupied homes.
Under the Residential Tenancies Act, all New Zealand rental property owners/landlords must meet certain requirements to ensure their property is a healthy, warm and dry home for tenants.