2025 Tenancy Law Update: What Landlords Need to Know
Keeping up with tenancy law changes can be challenging, and missing a detail might result in unnecessary stress or financial penalties. That’s where Beehive Property Management comes in. Our experienced Hamilton-based team stays on top of every legal update so you don’t have to — ensuring your rental remains compliant and stress-free.
So what’s changing in 2025, and how might it affect your property? Here’s a summary of what landlords need to know:
Healthy Homes Final Compliance Deadline
By 1 July 2025, all private rental properties must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards. These standards aim to ensure homes are warmer, drier, and healthier for tenants. We’re already helping many landlords get this sorted well in advance, avoiding the last-minute scramble or potential fines. If your property hasn’t been assessed yet, now’s the time.
Online Bond Lodgement Required
Starting 17 December 2024, all tenancy bonds must be lodged online. This update means no more paper forms, printing, or chasing signatures. Beehive will manage the process entirely, making sure everything is submitted accurately and on time.
Changes to Ending Periodic Tenancies
From 30 January 2025, landlords can end a periodic tenancy with 90 days’ notice — no reason required. Tenants will only need to give 21 days’ notice (reduced from 28 days).
A 42-day notice period will apply again in the following cases:
You or a family member intend to move into the property
The property has been sold and the new owner needs it vacant
The property is needed for an employee (this must be stated in the tenancy agreement)
If you're unsure how to manage this process correctly, we’re here to assist.
Fixed-Term Tenancy Updates
Also taking effect 30 January 2025, fixed-term tenancies will automatically convert to periodic tenancies unless the landlord or tenant gives notice between 90 and 21 days before the end date. There’s no longer a need to provide a reason for not renewing.
Pet Requests and Pet Bonds
This change is still awaiting a confirmed start date, but it will make it easier for tenants to have pets — while also providing landlords with added protections:
Tenants will have the right to request permission for a pet
Landlords can decline the request, but only on reasonable grounds (an official list will be provided)
If approved, landlords can charge a pet bond of up to two weeks’ rent, in addition to the standard bond
Beehive will guide you through the process and help assess each request carefully. Our tenant screening procedures remain robust and reliable.
Technical and Administrative Tweaks (from 20 March 2025)
Several smaller updates will also come into effect:
Landlords can officially ban smoking inside the property
The Tenancy Tribunal can now decide on some matters based on written submissions (no in-person hearing needed)
Electronic communication is allowed, provided a physical address is still supplied
We’ll Handle the Details
Legislative changes can feel overwhelming — but that’s what we’re here for. Beehive Property Management takes care of the legal details so you can focus on growing your investment.
Our team will:
Lodge bonds and update tenancy agreements for you
Handle terminations and renewals with the correct notice periods
Manage pet-related requests and collect pet bonds
Keep your documentation processes compliant, simple, and stress-free
Tenancy laws may keep changing — but Beehive is always one step ahead. Hand us the keys, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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Still have questions? Contact the Beehive Property Management team today.
Helpful Links:
https://www.hud.govt.nz/our-work/residential-tenancies-amendment-act-2024
https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/about-tenancy-services/news/?tag=20
2025 年租赁法变更指南：Beehive 为房东解读重点新规
应对房屋租赁法律的变化可能让人感到棘手，一不小心就可能带来不必要的压力和费用。这正是 Beehive Property Management 所擅长的地方。我们经验丰富的汉密尔顿本地物业管理团队，会及时了解新规并帮您解读落实，让您无忧守法、稳健收租。
那么 2025 年都有哪些变更？这些新规将如何影响您的出租房？下面我们为您逐条解析：
Healthy Homes 最终截止日期临近
所有私人出租房屋必须在 2025 年 7 月 1 日前 满足 Healthy Homes 标准。这些标准旨在确保房屋更加温暖、干燥和健康。我们已经在协助大量房东提前完成合规准备，避免临近截止期的慌乱和罚款。如果您的房屋还未检查，请尽早行动。
押金必须在线提交
自 2024 年 12 月 17 日 起，所有租赁押金都必须通过在线系统提交。这意味着流程更快、更高效、无需纸质表格和反复签字。Beehive 会全程代为操作，确保押金及时、准确提交。
Periodic 租约结束方式调整
从 2025 年 1 月 30 日 起，房东可以在无需提供理由的前提下，以 90 天通知期 结束 periodic（不定期）租约。租客方面，通知期则从 28 天缩短为 21 天。
重新启用 42 天通知期 的情况包括：
房东或家庭成员计划入住
房屋出售，且买家要求空屋
房屋需用于员工住宿（租约中须提前注明）
如果您对终止租约的方式不确定，我们可以为您提供指导。
Fixed-term（固定租期）变化
同样从 2025 年 1 月 30 日 起，固定期限租约结束后将默认转为 periodic，除非房东或租客在租约结束前 90 至 21 天内提前通知不再续约。不再需要提供结束固定租期的理由。
宠物申请与宠物押金
实施日期尚未确定，但相关变化将使租客更容易申请养宠物，同时给予房东更多保障：
租客有权申请养宠物
房东可以拒绝，但须有合理理由（官方会提供合理理由清单）
同意后，房东可收取额外的 最多两周租金作为宠物押金
Beehive 会协助您评估每一个宠物申请，确保在保障房屋的前提下做出合理判断。我们的租客筛选流程依旧严谨。
技术性调整（自 2025 年 3 月 20 日起）
其他一些操作层面的改动包括：
房东可正式禁止屋内吸烟
租赁仲裁庭可根据书面材料裁决部分案件，减少出庭压力
允许电子通信，但仍须提供实体地址
我们为您打理所有细节
我们明白法规变化会让人感到不安。但这正是我们工作的核心 —— 由我们来了解、执行，您只需安心收租。
Beehive 将为您：
提交押金、更新租约、管理合同沟通
规范租约终止与续约流程，确保通知期准确
协助处理宠物相关申请与押金事宜
确保文件、流程合规、安全、明晰
法律不断变化，我们始终走在前面，确保您的房产管理不掉队。
想及时了解最新变化？欢迎常看我们的博客页面。
还有疑问？欢迎随时联系 Beehive Property Management 团队。
相关官方资源链接：
https://www.hud.govt.nz/our-work/residential-tenancies-amendment-act-2024
https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/about-tenancy-services/news/?tag=20