How many unique statements outlining different sets of information are now required to be in all new or varied tenancy agreements?

The answer is 4 unique statements:

  • INSURANCE STATEMENT
    From 27 August 2019, landlords are to disclose whether or not the property is insured in a statement as part of any new tenancy agreement, and if so, the excess of any relevant policies. 

  • INSULATION STATEMENT
    From 1st July 2019, all new tenancy agreements and varied tenancy agreements must include a statement of location, type and condition of  ceiling and underfloor insulation. Included in that statement, is also whether insulations meet the minimum requirements

  • HEALTHY HOME STANDARDS STATEMENT OF INTENT
    Landlords must sign a statement of intent to comply with Healthy Homes Standards in all new and varied Tenancy Agreements from 1st July 2019. 

  • SMOKE ALARM STATEMENT
    Landlords must confirm that they have met a series of minimum legal requirements for smoke alarms before you rent the premises.

    For important details go to www.tenancy.govt.nz/smoke-alarms

 

Here are what those statements look like in an actual tenancy agreement:

 

Sample House Insurance & Smoke Alarm Statements

Sample Healthy Homes & Insulation Statements

 

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