Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
Beginning on July 1st, 2021, once a new, renewed or varied tenancy is signed on a Wellington Central rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance tasks have to be taken care of by the end of 90 days.
Beginning on July 1st, 2021, when a brand new, renewed or varied contract is signed on the Wellington Central rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be taken care of by the end of 90 days.
Failure to meet all of the Healthy Homes Standards within the expected timeframe can result in an amount of $7200. In addition, if the present Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance isn’t included within a new, renewed or revised tenancy agreement there may be an additional penalty or infringement fee.
Every tenant is entitled to request information regarding the Healthy Homes Standard and how they relate to the property they are living in. If the property manager is unable to provide the information requested within 21 days from getting the notice, the tenant could receive an infringement letter and could be fined up to $750.
In addition, there’s also a fine of as much as $900 for landlords or property managers who have provided a false or incorrect Healthy Homes Compliance Statement or information. The person who is liable to pay this fine is the one who is named on the tenancy contract as the person leasing the property out, so it could be the name of the landlord or the company that manages the property.
The information contained in the Compliance Statement needs to be accurate before the tenancy agreement can be signed. It is updated throughout the duration of the tenancy when any necessary work related to it is finished.
It’s crucial to be aware that a landlord who manage multiple rental properties may face additional fines for non-compliance. The harshest penalties are reserved for severe breaches. Landlords with at least six rental properties could receive fines of up to $50,000 and as high as $100,000 in the case of hearing claims.
In the end, a failure to adhere to compliance with Healthy Homes requirements can hit your wallet hard, resulting in large fines in addition to continuing to be required to comply with the requirements. Don’t put your rental at risk. property call us now and ask us to conduct an house assessment done for your rental property.
Get the full description of the Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.