PHOTO: JIM RICE/STUFF At the moment, people who rent a garage or sleepout sometimes do not get the protection of the Residential Tenancies Act.
Tuesday is a big day for the rental market.
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 takes effect and brings with it a raft of changes for tenants and landlords.
Liability for damage
One of the most significant addresses the question of who pays for accidental damage to a rental property.
This has been a contentious issue since a court ruled that tenants should be able to rely on their landlords’ insurance – effectively meaning that investors had to carry the cost of any accidental damage.
READ MORE VIA STUFF