Healthy Homes Assessment Pukerua Bay

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Did you not know that Healthy Homes Standards came into in force on July 1, 2021? Landlords are now required to make sure their Pukerua Bay rental properties meet the minimum Healthy Homes Standards within 90 days of the start of any new or renewed tenancy, and all private rentals must be fully conforming by the 1st July 2024.

The subjects covered in the Healthy Homes Standards are:

We can evaluate your rental property and determine whether it satisfies the NZ Healthy Homes and Residential Tenancy Acts requirements. After the assessment, we’ll advise you or your property manager of any tasks needed to be completed. requirements to be done, and provide an assessment report that includes all the necessary information for your tenancy agreement’s Healthy Home Statement of Compliance.

Failure to comply with the requirements under the Healthy Homes Standards is a breach of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, and any landlord found not in compliance could face fines of up to $7,200 plus additional healthier homes relevant fines.

We’re completely independent assessors of rental property, as well as fully certified to evaluate each of Healthy Homes and Homefit.

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Fines for Failing to Comply

From the 1st of July in 2021, if a new or renewed tenancy is signed on a Pukerua Bay rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance items must be done within 90 days.

From the 1st of July in 2021, when a new or renewed lease is entered into on the Pukerua Bay rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be finished inside of 90 days.

Failure to meet all of the Healthy Homes Standards within the anticipated timeframe could result in a fine of up to $7200. In addition, if the currently-in place Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance isn’t included in an updated, renewed, or revised tenancy contract, there may be an additional penalty or infringement fee.

Every tenant is entitled to request details regarding the Healthy Homes Standard and how they are related to the house they reside in. If the property manager is unable to supply the information requested within 21 days from having received the inquiry, they could receive an infringement letter and be fined upto $750.

In addition, there’s also a penalty approximately $900 for landlords and property managers who have provided a false or inaccurate Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance or any other information. The person responsible for this fine is the person who is listed on the tenancy agreement as being the person letting the property out, so it could be the landlord’s name or the company that manages the property.

All information in the Statement of Compliance needs to be accurate at the time that the tenancy agreement is signed. It is updated throughout the tenancy as any necessary work related to it’s finished.

It’s important to be aware that landlords who manage multiple rental properties may face more severe penalties for not complying. The most severe penalties are handed down for the most serious violations. Those who have six or more properties could receive fines of up to $50,000, and even as high as $100,000 in hearing claims.

If you fail to adhere to the Healthy Homes requirements can hit your wallet and result in large fines in addition to still being required to adhere to the regulations. Do not risk your rental property Call us today and request a home assessment done for your rental property.

See the full details for how to apply the Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.

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What are the reasons why Healthy Homes Compliance important?

Around 1 in 3 households rent from New Zealand and Pukerua Bay, and research indicates that rental homes are likely to be colder, older, have less effective heating and are of lower quality than owner occupied properties.

Damp, mouldy and cold homes are linked to negative well-being outcomes, especially for illnesses such as colds and asthma, as well as cardiovascular issues. Additionally, those who experience at least four major issues with their housing often have less satisfaction in their lives and lower mental health.

The improvement in the quality of Pukerua Bay rental property can allow tenants to experience better physical and mental health, and lessen the disruption to work, learning and daily life because of health issues. Your investment is also better safeguarded from mildew, mould and damp damage, meaning lower costs for maintenance in the long run.

The Healthy Homes Standard is a list of specific and minimum standards for Heating, Insulation Ventilation and Ventilation and Drainage, as well Draught Stopping within Pukerua Bay rental properties.

Begin now by calling about having a Pukerua Bay Healthy Home assessment on your rental property now.

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When do I need to be in compliance with the Healthy Homes Standards?

Pukerua Bay Healthy Homes Compliance Timeframes

Tenancies signed in the period between July 1st 2019 and 30 June 2021

  • Underfloor and ceiling insulation is required in all Pukerua Bay and New Zealand rental houses where it’s reasonably practicable to install.
  • A Healthy Homes Statement of Intent to Comply, an Insulation Statement and an Insurance Statement must be included with any new, renewed or modified tenancy agreement.
  • Property managers and landlords are required to keep records that demonstrate conformance with the Healthy Homes Standards that apply or will apply throughout the tenancy period of the rental property.

Beginning 1 July 2021

  • Property managers and private landlords should ensure their rental properties comply in accordance with Healthy Homes Standards within 90 days of a new, renewed or varied lease.
  • All boarding households (except Kainga Ora and registered Community Housing Provider boarder home tenancies) must meet the Healthy Homes Standards regardless of the time the tenancy began.

From July 1st 2023

  • All homes that are rented out through Kainga Ora (formerly Housing New Zealand) and Community Housing Providers that are registered must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards regardless of the date the tenancy was started.

Starting 1 July 2024

  • All rentals homes are required to comply with Healthy Homes Standard regardless of the time of the first day of tenancy.
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Draught Stopping Pukerua Bay

Draughts are a major cause of low temperatures inside households. A damp home costs more to heat, resulting in wasted money and energy.

If a draught can be perceived as a result of gaps or holes, it needs to be sealed.

What are the most unreasonable gaps or holes?

If you can feel external air entering or an unobstructed draught coming from a crack or a gap that is, it is likely a crack or an opening that requirements sealing in somehow. Large cracks and gaps should be stopped permanently. Gaps greater than 3mm that allow air to enter or exit within the house need seals. In the case of an open fireplace isn’t used it could cause draughts, and should be blocked from. Landlords and property managers are responsible for making sure that such draughts are squelched whenever imaginable.

There is no require to cover up holes or gaps in the building. For instance, small gaps around windows and doors could be required to allow for movement of the structure as the house gets warmer and cooler, so that they are able to be shut and opened, rather than being stuck. We will check the windows and doors during your Healthy Homes assessment of your rental property.

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Heating Pukerua Bay

Pukerua Bay rental properties must have a fixed source of heating which can warm the principal or the biggest living space to at least 18degC, even on the coldest days of the year. This is the recommended minimum indoor temperature suggested by the World Health Organisation for people’s physical health and mental outlook.

The source of heat needs to remain fixed (i.e. not portable) that is, at least 1.5 Kilowatts in heating capacity, and must meet the minimum capacity for heating required in the living area. A Heating Assessment Tool may be used to determine if the existing permanent heater(s) are adequate or if you’ll require to top up with an additional heater. Open fires and unflued combustion heaters, such as the portable LPG bottle heaters aren’t considered to be suitable heating options in those following the Healthy Homes Standard.

If the heating that you provide is electric heating or heat source, then it must have the thermostat. This makes the heating more reliable and efficient. For most houses, larger fixed heating equipment like heat pumps, wood burners, pellet burners or flued gas heaters are required. However, in certain instances like apartments with small spaces the smaller fixed electric heater could be enough.

If your main living space already has a central heating source, like an air conditioner, it might just need a top up in order to comply with the standards. Some types of heaters can’t be used to meet the quality as they are either not efficient, cost prohibitive to operate or unsafe to operate.

Find the complete specifications regarding details on Healthy Homes heating needs.

Ventilation Pukerua Bay

Each liveable space in a rental property has to have at least one opening door or window to offer natural airflow. Additionally, areas with high moisture spaces like kitchens and bathrooms should be equipped with an externally vented extractor fan that can take moisture away.

A ventilation quality is all about understanding how dried air can be much easier to heat and that an apartment that is well-ventilated will be less prone to developing mould and damp.

Bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and dining rooms are considered liveable areas. Connecting spaces like the hallway aren’t considered liveable , and thus do not need an opening window or door.

Each window, door , or skylight requirements at least open to the outside and remain closed in order to allow ventilation and fresh air air flow.

The bathrooms in all kitchens and every other room of your house that houses shower, bath or cooktop, or any other moisture-producing item will need proper extractor fan systems that vent out to the outside. The Healthy Homes Assessment service will make sure there is sufficient ventilation in every living space with the right extractor fan in areas of high moisture.

Learn more about this Healthy Homes ventilation standard.

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Insulation Pukerua Bay

Underfloor and ceiling insulation is mandatory to all rental homes since July 1, 2019. Property managers and landlords must make sure the insulation meets this new quality. In some instances, an existing insulation on the ceiling or in the subfloor space might require to be filled with or replaced.

A house that is well-insulated will reduce the risk of condensation, and decrease the risk of dampness and mould, as well as making it easier to allow the house to keep heat.

Insulation needs to be in compliance with the R-values that are appropriate for your region.

The "R" signifies thermal resistance, and it is a measurement of how well insulation resists heat flow. The greater the R-value, the higher the quality of insulation.

  • Zone 1 Zone 1 Auckland & Northland - ceiling R 2.9 Underfloor R 1.3
  • Zone 2 – the rest of North Island except Taupo and the Central Plateau – ceiling R 2.9, underfloor R 1.3
  • Zone 3 - North Island Taupo, Central Plateau and all of the South Island – ceiling R 3.3 and underfloor R 1.3

Check out the complete details of this Healthy Homes insulation quality.

Pukerua Bay Moisture Ingress & Drainage

Keeping your rental property safe from water damage isn’t only about the inside of the building; you have to make sure there is somewhere for surface, rain and ground water to go and stop it from coming into the building. When it is damp and moisture, it is often what you don’t see that can become a big problem and end up causing damage to your investment and harming the tenant’s health.

Properties that are rented must be equipped with efficient drainage to get rid of rainwater, storm water and ground water, including the proper outfall or runoff. Making sure the water has a location to go, and that it doesn’t sit beneath buildings is an essential part of maintaining your property’s dry.

In addition to the drainage system that will prevent moisture from entering, if your rental is enclosed between the floor and soil, a ground-water barrier must be constructed if it is reasonably practicable to do so.

Ground moisture barriers are usually a polythene sheet laid over the ground to prevent any moisture present in the ground from getting into the building. It also helps prevent from causing damage to the flooring insulation.

Find out all the details of The Healthy Homes moisture ingress and drainage quality.

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Rental Property Home Assessments Pukerua Bay

Areas of rental properties that are impacted by The Healthy Homes Standard in Pukerua Bay include each:

  • Living Rooms
  • Bedroom
  • Dining Rooms
  • Bathroom
  • Kitchens
  • Laundry
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Home Assessments Pukerua Bay for Rental Properties

There are many concerns to check when conducting an home evaluation to determine if your rental property is in compliance with all the basic requirements of Healthy Homes Standard. A few examples are:

  • Are the floor spaces insulated and is a ground moisture barrier present?
  • Is the ceiling insulation in need of topping up? require replacement or topping?
  • Does the heat pump have sufficient capacity?
  • Are there enough drainage and draught stopping?
  • Does the house have sufficient ventilation including extractor fans?

The consequences of not having the Healthy home in relation to lawful Residential Tenancies Act and consequently being in the wrong of the ruling on tenancy solutions ruling can be significant for property managers and landlords. For specialist guidance, contact us now and schedule your rental property home assessment.

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