Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act become law

The Bill introduced a range of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

The changes are aimed at increasing the supply of rental properties by resolving concerns they had with rental law changes made in 2020. They will also make it easier for tenants to find suitable housing when they have a pet.

 ‘No cause’ terminations for periodic tenancies have been reintroduced, meaning landlords can end a periodic tenancy without requiring a specific reason by giving at least 90 days’ notice, and landlords’ notice periods for ending a periodic tenancy have reduced to 42 days in certain circumstances.

Tenants’ notice periods for ending a periodic tenancy will reduce from 28 to 21 days. Landlords will be able charge a pet bond alongside the introduction of new pet consent and damage liability rules.

Read more about the changes on our Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill page.

Read the Minister’s press release(external link) on the Beehive website.