2021
July 1st
Private landlords must ensure their rental properties comply with the healthy homes standards within certain timeframes. All boarding houses (except Housing New Zealand and Community Housing Provider boarding house tenancies) must comply with the healthy homes standards.
2024
July 4th
all Housing New Zealand and registered Community Housing Provider houses must comply with the Healthy Homes standards.
2025
July 1st
All rental homes must comply with the healthyhomes standards
Understanding the Healthy Homes standards
Heating: All rental properties must have one or more fixed heaters capable of heating the main living room to at least 18°C, year-round.
Insulation: Ceiling and underfloor insulation has been mandatory since 1 July 2019. Depending on location, ceiling insulation needs to meet minimum R-values, and underfloor insulation requires a minimum R-value of 1.3.
Ventilation: Rental properties must have sufficient openings to the outside in living areas and mechanical ventilation in kitchens and bathrooms.
Moisture Ingress and Drainage: Efficient drainage systems must be in place, including gutters, downpipes, and ground moisture barriers where applicable.
Draught Stopping: Landlords must seal gaps in walls, windows, floors, and doors to prevent draughts. Open fireplaces must be blocked unless agreed otherwise by tenants and landlords.
Ensuring Compliance
Landlords can check insulation standards using the online insulation tool at
https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/healthy-homes/insulation-standard/.
Insulation must meet specific R-value requirements, and installation should adhere to NZS 4246:2016 standards.
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