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Renting

Tenants, landlords and flatmates have different rights and responsibilities when renting a home or boarding house room.

Information for landlords, tenants and flatmates

Find out everything you need to know — from rights and responsibilities to bonds and bills.

Tenancy Services

Starting a tenancy

Rent, bonds and bills

Healthy home standards

Maintenance and inspections

Ending a tenancy

Disputes

Forms and resources

Renting and having a baby

Find out about your rights and obligations if you’re renting and going to have a baby.

While you’re pregnant: if you’re renting

Find other support

For support or advice outside what Tenancy Services provides, contact these organisations.

Find out your rights or make a complaint.

Free legal help for eligible people.

Our law centres — Community Law

Settle disputes outside of court, for example between flatmates.

What the Tribunal can help with: Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand — Ministry of Justice

Who to contact for more help

If you need more help or have questions about the information or services on this page, contact the following agency.

Utility links and page information

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