Healthy Homes Standards
Healthy Home Inspection:
NZably Living team performs a thorough Healthy Homes Warrant Standards checklist during your property inspection.
This checklist covers all five Healthy Homes Standards, ensuring compliance. You will receive a detailed inspection report with our findings and recommendations upon completion.
5 Key Healthy Homes Standards:
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To comply with the Healthy Homes heating standard, your rental property must be equipped with one or more fixed heaters capable of directly heating the main living room. These heaters must be of an acceptable type and meet the minimum heating capacity requirements for the size of your living room. >> Learn more of Healthy Homes Standards for Draught Stopping |
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 | Certain insulation in your property may need to be topped up or replaced to meet New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards. Depending on the location, ceiling insulation must achieve specific minimum R-values, or existing insulation should be at least 120mm thick. For underfloor insulation, the minimum required R-value is 1.3. *R-value measures how effectively insulation resists heat flow, ensuring your home remains energy-efficient and comfortable. |
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 | Each living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedroom must include windows, skylights, or doors that open to the outside. These must be able at least five percent of the room’s floor area. Additionally, kitchens and bathrooms must be equipped with extractor fans that vent directly to the outside for proper ventilation. |
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 | Landlords are required to maintain efficient drainage systems, including gutters, downpipes, and drains, to prevent water accumulation and related issues. If the rental ground moisture barrier must be installed where possible, to further protect the property from moisture ingress and related problems. >> View full details of Healthy Homes Moisture & Drainage Standards |
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 | A draught-free home is more energy-efficient and helps keep tenants warm and comfortable, ultimately leading to higher satisfaction. To ensure a property is draught-free, landlords should conduct a thorough inspection for any gaps or holes. As a general guideline, any openings wider than 3mm that allow air to enter or exit should be sealed. If a New Zealand $2 coin can fit into the gap, it indicates that the opening needs to be addressed to prevent draughts effectively. >> View full details of Healthy Homes Standards for Draught Stopping |
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Healthy Homes Standards for Rental Properties in New Zealand:
As of 1st July 2021, all rental properties in New Zealand are required to comply with the Healthy Homes Standards. This legislation mandates that landlords ensure their properties meet specific health and safety criteria within 90 days of any new or renewed tenancy.
Key deadlines to remember:
By 1st July 2021: Compliance is required for all new or renewed tenancies.
By 1st July 2024: All rental homes must meet the Healthy Homes Standards, regardless of when the tenancy began.
These standards aim to create healthier living environments for tenants, ensuring that all rental properties are safe, warm, and dry. Landlords should take proactive steps to assess and improve their properties to ensure compliance and enhance tenant satisfaction.
>> Learn more detailed information on the Healthy Homes Standards and compliance requirements