The Draught Stopping Requirements – Healthy Homes Standard Open Fireplaces Open fireplaces must be closed off or its chimney must be blocked in a way that prevents draughts into and out of the tenancy premises through the fireplace. Gaps and Holes The tenancy premises must be free from gaps and holes in building elements that […]
Moisture Ingress & Drainage Requirements – Healthy Homes Standard Ground Moisture Barrier The tenancy premises must have an efficient ground moisture barrier if practicable to install. Drainage and Gutters The tenancy premises must have a drainage system that efficiently drains stormwater, surface water, and groundwater to an appropriate outfall. The drainage system must include proper […]
The Ventilation Requirements According to Healthy Homes Standard Kitchen Rangehood If the kitchen rangehood was installed after July 1 2019, all exhaust ducting must have a diameter of at least 150mm or an exhaust capacity of at least 50 litres/second. If the kitchen rangehood was installed before July 1 2019, this can remain as long […]
The Heating Requirements According to Healthy Homes Standard Heating Device A fixed heating device (with a thermostat) must be installed in the living area sufficient to reach a temperature at least 18°C. Online Heating Tool Statement The fixed heating device in the living room must comply with the Tenancy Services online heating assessment tool by […]
TOP 7 ups and downs events that changed the New Zealand Housing Market in the last 20 years New Zealand house price for the last 20 years has been rising enormously. According to the data sourced from the REINZ, the median house price in May 1999 was about 167,500 and 607,500 in October 2019 – […]
The latest Government’s Healthy Home Standards have officially been signed off and became law on 1 July 2019. The standards strive to increase the quality of rental homes and cover enhancements to heating, insulation, ventilation, and address issues with moisture ingress, drainage and draught stopping. The implication for landlords is all private rentals must comply […]