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Stephen and his team have supported my business for over five years. They allow me to get on with doing what I'm good at, while they ensure I follow the rules, claim the right expenses and pay my share. They offer a peace of mind service that I can fully recommend to others. Palmerston North Business Owner I have used Stephen Larsen ...
Holiday and short-term rentals: What you need to know
If you're thinking about making your home, rental property or holiday house available for short-term rentals, make sure you know the rules on holiday rental agreements, claiming expenses, whether to declare it at tax time, and more. Key things to consider for holiday rentals With the rise of online holiday accommodation websites like Airbnb and Bookabach, listing a property for short-term let ...
Yesterday the Government passed legislation that can restrict tenancy terminations when people are required to stay at home due to public health measures.
29 October 2021 Yesterday the Government passed legislation that can restrict tenancy terminations when people are required to stay at home due to public health measures.The new legislation will give landlords and tenants clarity and will help support tenants to comply with public health guidance. These restrictions do not currently apply. The restrictions on tenancy terminations will be able to be switched on ...
Landlord ordered to pay after child contracts rheumatic heart disease due to substandard housing
A Christchurch landlord has been ordered to pay $38,626.12 after a Tenancy Tribunal hearing found multiple breaches that resulted in a child living at the home being diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease, following action taken by MBIE’s Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team (TCIT). The Landlords, now residing in Australia, were found to have breached the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) by ...
Holiday and short-term rentals: What you need to know
If you're thinking about making your home, rental property or holiday house available for short-term rentals, make sure you know the rules on holiday rental agreements, claiming expenses, whether to declare it at tax time, and more. Key things to consider for holiday rentals With the rise of online holiday accommodation websites like Airbnb and Bookabach, listing a property for short-term let ...