Landlords obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2010 (RTAA 2010) has made significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.  These provisions have      been in force for more than a year now.  Having someone who doesn’t know the Residential Tenancies Act or the RTAA changes is a risky business for landlords.  It is simply not worth the [...]

The power of the new Act…

Vesna Wells - General Manager Oxygen Property www.oxygen.co.nz A buyer who was (and still is) keen to purchase in a “pet friendly” body corporate walked away from a sale and purchase of an apartment in Wellington last week. The property had everything that the buyer was looking for including the ability to have a pet but [...]

Unit Titles Act 2010: Governance

Vesna Wells - General Manager Oxygen Property www.oxygen.co.nz With the Unit Titles Act 2010 coming into effect earlier this year, there have been a number of changes to how Body Corporates are run. This is the first of four articles exploring what these changes are, looking at  how they effect Body Corporates’ obligations and governance.

Unit Titles Act 2010 changes

John Ross – Executive Director www.oxygen.co.nz On June 20 a major revamp for body corporate rules came into effect in the form of the Unit Titles Act 2010. The new Act places greater responsibility and obligations on owners and committees than ever before.

Smoke Alarms

Vesna Wells - General Manager Oxygen Property www.oxygen.co.nz Legislation regarding smoke-alarm installation in rental properties may change after an article in the Dominion Post reported that a young girl died in a house fire after playing with matches.

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