Tenants Still Face Mould and Damp Despite Compliance Standards
Despite the introduction of the Healthy Homes Standards in New Zealand, many tenants continue to live in cold, damp, and mouldy homes. These standards, established to set minimum requirements for rental insulation and ventilation, became law in 2019. However, not all properties are yet required to comply. For private rentals, compliance is mandatory within 120 days of any new or renewed tenancy starting from 1 July 2021, and all rentals must meet these standards by 1 July 2025.