There are two pieces of law currently in their consultation stages that are simply too important and consequential for landlords to ignore: reform of the Residential Tenancies Act and Healthy Homes Standards. If left to their own devices, these proposals could dramatically shift the landscape of residential tenancy
for landlords. Everyone involved in this industry has skin in the game. If you want to see fairer outcomes for landlords then you must participate
in the process. Now is your opportunity to do so.
This article is designed to give you the resources you need to first understand the issues at hand and, more importantly, share your views with policymakers
in a meaningful way. We acknowledge that opinions and positions differ across the board and while those who read this article are surely passionate
about the issues, not everyone has the luxury of time to go through the consultation documents with a fine-tooth comb let alone write in-depth submissions
that are fully cited and include first-hand accounts.
With that in mind, we have organised the resources under the two separate headings of RTA Reform and HHGA Standards. Each section is further split into
resources for the passionate landlord who has the time to engage in a more in-depth submission process and for the time-poor landlord who, while being
passionate about the issues, prefers a more streamlined approach. This piece will be wrapped up with an FAQ section as a way for us to share our views
and explain the reasons behind this particular approach.
*Updated 17 October 2018*
NZPIF Executive Officer gave a keynote speech to APIA members this month on these proposed policies and how they would...
