Find the information you need faster and more easily at www.dbh.govt.nz
On 10 August the Department of Building and Housing launched its new website.
The new website is designed to help you find information about renting, building, renovating and maintaining a property faster and more easily.
The website includes:
- legislation
- building and housing sector news
- information
- education opportunities
- consultation documents
- tools and resources.
The site has been developed in line with government accessibly guidelines to be accessible for a wide range of users, including people with disabilities, people with limited bandwidth, and people accessing the site using a cellphone or PDA.
Check out even more information than before
The new website includes all the information and resources you use now, along with new information, including the following.
- Building A to Z
The new section provides a glossary of building terms with links to other information, including everything from accreditation to weathertightness.
- Tenancy frequently asked questions
Find the answers to the tenancy questions we get asked most frequently through our Contact Centre including:
- who is responsible for maintaining the grounds?
- what happens if I don't turn up to a Tenancy Tribunal hearing?
- can I transfer a bond?
- Tenancy A to Z
Do you have questions about rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act? Find the answers in this new section that covers everything from assigning tenancies to vacant possession.
Complete transactions online
Later in August landlords and tenants will be able to make a Tenancy Tribunal application online and pay with their credit card.
Make the links
The new website has more links to other websites that provide information about building and housing. So, if we can't help you, we'll help you find the agency that can. Check out www.dbh.govt.nz today!