21/06/2018
Do you know the new rules regarding insulation...
Ceiling and underfloor insulation will be compulsory in all rental homes from 1 July 2019.From 1 July 2019, ceiling and underfloor insulation will be compulsory in all rental homes where it is reasonably practicable to install. It must comply with the regulations and be safely installed.
A landlord who fails to comply with the regulations will be committing an unlawful act and may be liable for a penalty of up to $4,000.
Landlords may be eligible for help from their local council. A number of councils allow homeowners to add the cost of insulation to their rates and pay it back over about nine years.
For further information and detailed requirements you can visit the Tenancy Services website-
https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/maintenance-and-inspections/insulation/compulsory-insulation