Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
Since the 1st July of 2021, if a new or renewed contract is signed on a Marewa rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance tasks must be completed within 90 days.
From the 1st of July in 2021, when a brand new or renewed tenancy is signed on a Marewa rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be done within 90 days.
Failure to adhere to one of the Healthy Homes Standards inside of the deadlines can result in a fine of up to $7200. Furthermore, if a existing Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance is not included within an updated, renewed, or amended tenancy agreement there could be an additional fine or violation fee.
Any tenant may request details about the Healthy Homes Standard and how they relate to the home they reside in. If the landlord or the property manager doesn’t provide the required information within 21 days of having received the inquiry, they can receive an infringement letter and could be fined up to $750.
In addition, there is also a penalty approximately $900 for landlords or property managers who have provided a false or incorrect Healthy Homes Compliance Statement or any other information. The person who is responsible for this fine is the person who is identified on the tenancy agreement as the one who is who is letting the property It could also be the landlord’s name or the company that manages the property.
All the information on the Compliance Statement requirements to be current when the tenancy agreement is executed, and it must be updated throughout the duration of the tenancy when any related work is completed.
It’s also crucial to remember that a landlord who manage multiple rental properties may receive greater penalties for non-compliance. The highest penalties are handed down for the most serious breaches, and landlords with at least six rental properties could be fined up to $50,000, or as high as $100,000 in the case of hearing claims.
It is clear that failure to meet compliance with Healthy Homes requirements can hit your bank account with significant fines and still being required to adhere to the regulations. Don’t take a chance with your rental property, contact us today and request a home assessment done on the rental property you are renting.
Check out the complete details of details on Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.