Tenancy changes 'should not worry good landlords'123RF Many people are renting for much longer periods, and expect better from their landlords, the Auckland Property Investors Association says. MBIE has a new Tenancy Compliance and Investigation Team, which has the power to investigate substandard housing, even if the tenant does not complain. "This is designed to help landlords meet their obligations and to ensure that they are," she said. "This will also help ensure there is a level playing field for those landlords who are meeting their obligations. He said changes that now allow tenants to redirect their rent when repairs are not being completed could also have an effect on some landlords' cash flow.

Source: Stuff October 21, 2016 03:46 UTC