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Landlords take aim at WOFs

Thursday 10th of April 2014

NZPIF executive officer Andrew King said Twyford’s bill was sensible and pragmatic, tackled the two biggest problems – cold and damp – and would not incur the same compliance costs as a rental WOF scheme.

A form letter has been distributed to the members of many property investors associations.

Under the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill, landlords will be required to make a declaration that their rental property meets standards set by EECA and has adequate insulation and an efficient heating device.

The Tenancy Tribunal would have jurisdiction to enforce the standard.

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