Publications, forms and information about tenancy

This section contains forms, information sheets and brochures for tenants and landlords on a range of topics and issues to do with renting in New Zealand, grouped in the following categories.

Overview

These publications provide an overview of the renting law as it applies to the various stages of renting. 

Pre-tenancy

Information and tools to help before you start renting.

New tenancy

Information and forms to help make renting work for you from the start. 

End of tenancy

These publications provide information about what to do at the end of a tenancy. 

Sorting out problems

Information to help you work through renting problems. 

Landlord pack

The landlord pack has a range of forms and information booklets aimed at helping landlords learn about their rights and responsibilities.  The pack has information about bond, rent records, sorting out problems and more.  It also contains helpful resources like the pre-letting checklist, pre-tenancy application form, tenancy agreement and bond lodgement form.

The information is all available online or to request a hard copy of the pack email your postal address to landlordpack@dbh.govt.nz