What the 2025 Tenancy Law Changes Mean for Auckland Landlords

The New Zealand government recently introduced significant amendments to tenancy laws, which have major implications for Auckland landlords and property managers. These changes aim to provide greater security for tenants while ensuring landlords maintain compliance.

In this article, we break down the key changes, how they impact landlords, and what you should do to stay compliant.

🔹 Key 2025 Tenancy Law Changes

1. Stricter Rental Increases

• What’s changed? Landlords can now only increase rent once every 12 months, and increases must align with a new national rental index.
• Impact on landlords: This limits the ability to adjust rents based on market conditions.

2. Stronger Protections for Tenants Against Unjust Evictions

• What’s changed? Landlords must provide clearer justifications for ending a tenancy. New regulations further restrict no-cause evictions.
• Impact on landlords: Tenancy terminations require documented reasons, and failing to follow proper procedures could lead to penalties.

3. Maintenance & Healthy Homes Standards Updates

• What’s changed? More stringent Healthy Homes Standards will apply, particularly around insulation, ventilation, and heating requirements.
• Impact on landlords: Landlords must upgrade older rental properties or face compliance penalties.

📌 More details: Tenancy Services NZ

🔹 What Landlords Should Do Now

✅ Review rental increase policies to ensure compliance.
✅ Keep clear tenancy records to justify any evictions.
✅ Check your property’s Healthy Homes compliance before the deadline.

Need help navigating the new laws? 📩 Contact The Letting Company today! → office@thelettingcompany.co.nz