Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
As of 1st July 2021, if a new or renewed tenancy is signed on a Maoribank rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance items have to be taken care of by the end of 90 days.
Since the 1st July of 2021, when a new, renewed or varied Tenancy is signed for the Maoribank rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be completed inside of 90 days.
Failure to meet one of the Healthy Homes Standards inside of the deadlines can result in a fine of up to $7200. In addition, if the currently-in place Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance is not included in the renewal, new or amended tenancy agreement it could result in additional penalties or an infringement fee.
Any tenant can ask for information regarding the Healthy Homes Standard and how they relate to the home they reside in. If the property manager is unable to supply the information requested within 21 days from being informed of the request, they could receive an infringement notice and be fined up to $750.
Additionally, there is also a penalty approximately $900 for property owners or property managers who have provided a false or false Healthy Homes Compliance Statement or any other information. The person who is liable for this fine is the person who is named on the lease agreement as the person who is renting the property which could be the name of the landlord, or the company that manages the property.
All the information on the Compliance Statement requirements to be accurate when the tenancy agreement is signed. It should be maintained throughout the tenancy as any associated work has been completed.
It is also important to note that landlords who manage multiple rental properties may face additional fines for non-compliance. The most severe penalties are given for the most serious breaches, and landlords with six or more properties could receive fines of up to $50,000, or as high as $100,000 in the case of hearing claims.
It is clear that failure to adhere to the Healthy Homes requirements can hit your wallet and result in massive fines as well as having to continue to comply. Do not risk your rental property call us now and make arrangements to have a home inspection performed on the rental property you are renting.
Find the full information on this law. Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.