Looking for a new rental?
Use our healthy homes checklist to know what to look out for and some important questions to ask.
Tenant checklist [PDF, 210 KB]
Our checklist doesn’t cover everything in the healthy homes standards, but rather the things you can easily keep an eye out for when looking for a rental.
The healthy homes standards set out a baseline for rental properties in a few key areas. That’s good news for you – by July 2025 every rental property in the country will be up to a minimum standard.
Talk to your landlord about their plans to get your rental up to standard.
Home in on the detail – read up on the five healthy homes standards and what they mean for you.
It’s not just up to your landlord. The healthy homes standards work best when you both work together.
A dry home is easier to heat. There are some simple things you can do in your home to reduce moisture and make it easier to keep your home and your whānau warm and healthy.
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