What’s the authority in Property Management – The 10 Pillars
Date: 10 May 2023
When navigating a tenancy as either the Landlord, Tenant or Property Manager, it is useful to know where we can look for guidance to ensure we get things right. In order of authority, we can refer to:
1. Acts
Residential Tenancies Act 1986, Building Act 2004, Health Act 1956
2. Regulations
Healthy Homes Standards Regulations 2019, Housing Improvement Regulations 1947
3. Case Law
Past Tenancy Tribunal determinations and precedents, binding and non-binding District, High, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court decisions.
4. Covenants
Body Corporate and Resident Association rules
5. Local Government By-laws
Local Government Act 2002 covering things like dog control, waste and water management
6. Government Guidance
Industry sector FAQ’s, Government websites such as Tenancy Services and Tenancy Tribunal
7. Expert Opinion
Tenancy Practise Service, recognised sector leaders
8. Definitions
Interpretation sections of Acts and Regulations
9. Statistics
Bond Centre market rent data
10. Best Practice
REINZ Code of Conduct for Property Managers, Continuing Professional Development
