Landlords face July 1 deadline for Healthy Homes compliance - the five standards rentals must meet
The approximately 500,000 New Zealand rental properties must meet five standards, according to Tenancy Services, part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment:
The Healthy Homes checklist explains the
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