Healthy Homes Assessment Elderslea

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Did you not know that Healthy Homes Standards came into in force on July 1, 2021? The landlords are now required to make sure their Elderslea rental properties meet the minimum Healthy Homes Standards within 90 days of any new or renewed tenancy and all private rentals are required to be fully compliant by 1 July 2024.

The areas covered by the Healthy Homes Standards are:

We can assess the rental property you have in order to determine whether it’s in compliance with the NZ Healthy Homes and Residential Tenancy Acts requirements. After the assessment, we’ll advise you or your property manager about any tasks which needs to be completed, and offer an evaluation report with all the details required to complete your tenancy agreement’s Healthy Home Statement of Compliance.

Inability to meet the standards to comply with the Healthy Homes Standards is a violation in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, and landlords who are not following the rules could be subject to fines of up to $7200 plus any additional healthy homes associated fines.

We’re fully independent assessors of rental properties, in addition, we’re fully certified to assess both Healthy Homes and Homefit.

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Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines

Fines for Failing to Comply

From the 1st of July in 2021, when a brand new, renewed or varied tenancy is signed on an Elderslea rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work need to be finished inside of 90 days.

From the 1st of July in 2021, when a brand new or renewed contract is signed on an Elderslea rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be taken care of within 90 days.

Failure to meet any of the Healthy Homes Standards by the end of the deadlines can result in an amount of $7200. Furthermore, if a present Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance isn’t incorporated within the new, renewed or revised tenancy agreement it could result in an additional fine or violation fee.

Any tenant may request details about the Healthy Homes Standard and how they relate to the home they live in. If the landlord or property manager fails to supply the required information within 21 days from having received the inquiry, they can be issued an infringement notice and be fined upto $750.

In addition, there’s an additional fine of up to $900 for landlords and property managers who offer a false or inaccurate Healthy Homes Compliance Statement or other information. The person liable to pay this fine is the one who is named on the tenancy agreement as the one who is leasing the property out It could also be the name of the landlord or the property management company.

All information in the Statement of Compliance requirements to be current at the time that the tenancy agreement is signed. It should be kept updated during the entire tenancy, as related work is completed.

It is crucial to note that landlords who have multiple rental properties may face additional fines for non-compliance. The most severe penalties are given for severe violations. Those who have more than six properties could receive fines of up to $50,000, and even as high as $100,000 in hearings.

It is clear that failure to comply with the Healthy Homes requirements can hit your bank account hard, with massive fines as well as still having to meet compliance. Don’t take a chance with your rental property Contact us now and ask us to conduct a home inspection performed for your rental property.

Get the full description of the Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.

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What are the reasons why Healthy Homes Compliance so important?

One in three households in New Zealand and Elderslea, and research suggests that rental houses tend to be colder, older, have less efficient heating, and generally tend to be lower quality than owner occupied properties.

Damp, mouldy and cold homes can have negative health results, specifically for ailments like colds and asthma, as well as cardiovascular conditions. Additionally, those who reported four or more key house quality problems often experience less satisfaction in their lives and lower well-being.

Improving the quality of Elderslea rental property can help tenants enjoy better mental and physical health and minimise the disruption to work, learning and daily life due to health issues. Your investment will also be better safeguarded from mildew, mould and damp , which means less maintenance costs in the long run.

The Healthy Homes Standard is a listing of minimum and specific standards for Heating, Insulation Ventilation, Moisture Ingress and Drainage, and Draught Stopping on Elderslea rental properties.

Begin now by calling about the Elderslea Healthy Home assessment on your rental property today.

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When Do I need to meet my Healthy Homes Standards?

Elderslea Healthy Homes Compliance Timeframes

Tenancies established in the period between July 1st 2019 to the 30th June in 2021

  • Underfloor and ceiling insulation is compulsory to all Elderslea and New Zealand rental homes where it is reasonably practicable to put in.
  • A Healthy Homes Statement of Intent to Comply An Insulation Statement as well as an Insurance Statement must be included in any renewal, new or amended tenancy agreement.
  • Property managers and landlords are required to keep records of their the conformance to the Healthy Homes Standards that apply or will be applied during the tenure of your rental home.

From 1 July 2021

  • Property managers and private landlords have to ensure their rental properties comply to the Healthy Homes Standards within 90 days of a new, renewed , or altered Tenancy.
  • All the boarding homes (except Kainga Ora and registered Community Housing Provider boarding house tenancies) must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards regardless of the date when the tenancy started.

Beginning 1 July 2023

  • All households that are rented out to Kainga Ora (formerly Housing New Zealand) and Community Housing Providers that are registered must be in compliance with the Healthy Homes Standards regardless of the date when the tenancy started.

Beginning 1 July 2024

  • All rentals homes must be in compliance with the Healthy Homes Standard regardless of the date when the tenancy started.
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Draught Stopping Elderslea

Draughts may lead to less temperature in homes. A draughty home is more expensive to heat, resulting in wasted energy and incurring higher costs.

If a draft can be noticed from gaps that are not adequate or holes the area requirements to be closed.

What are unjustifiable gaps or holes?

If you are able to feel external air coming in or a clear draught out of a hole or gap and you can feel it, it is most likely a gap or crack that needs sealing in the way you can. Large cracks and gaps should be sealed permanently. The gaps that exceed 3mm that allow air in or out into your home need sealing. For instance, if an open fireplace is not in use, it may cause draughts and should be sealed off. Landlords and property managers are accountable for ensuring that such draughts are squelched as much as imaginable.

You don’t need to block gaps or holes in the building. For instance, small gaps around doors and windows could be required to allow for movement of the building when the house warms and cools so that they can still be closed and opened instead of than being stuck. We will examine the windows and doors as part of our Healthy Homes assessment of your rental property.

Check out the complete details regarding the Healthy Homes draught stopping requirements.

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Heating Elderslea

Rental properties in Elderslea need to have a stable source of heat that can heat the main or largest living space to at least 18degC, even during the winter coldest days. This is the recommended minimum indoor temperature that is recommended by the World Health Organisation for people’s physical well-being and mental well-being.

The source of heat requirements to remain fixed (i.e., not portable) and at least 1.5 horsepower in capacity, and meet the minimum requirement for heat capacity for the main living room. A Heating Assessment Tool may be used to check if the existing installed heater(s) are adequate or whether you will need to ‘top up’ with a new heater. Unflued combustion and open fire heaters such as mobile LPG bottle heaters are not considered to be safe heating options for the Healthy Homes Standard.

If the heating you provide is an electric heater or heat pump, it should be equipped with the thermostat. This will make the heating more reliable and efficient. For most homes, larger heaters that are fixed, such as heat pumps, wood burners, pellet burners or flued gas heaters are needed. In some instances, like small apartments, a smaller fixed electric heater might be enough.

If your main living space already has a fixed heating source like a heat pump, then it might just need an upgrade to be able to meet the standards. Some types of heaters can’t be utilised to meet the standard since they’re either costly, not affordable to run, and/or unsafe to run.

Check out the complete details to details on Healthy Homes heating needs.

Ventilation Elderslea

Each liveable space in a rental property has to include at least one open doors or windows to provide natural airflow. In addition, humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms should have an venting fan outside to take moisture away.

The ventilation standard is all about acknowledging it is that dry air is more easy to heat, and that an apartment that is well-ventilated is less likely to grow damp and mould.

Living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, and kitchens are considered to be liveable spaces. Connecting spaces such as the hallways are not liveable , and thus are not require an opening door or window.

Each window, door , or Skylight requirements to be able to open to the outside and remain set in an opening position, allowing the circulation of fresh air and ventilation.

All bathrooms and kitchens and any other room in your home that has shower, bath or cooktop, or any other humidity-generating items will require adequate extractor fans which are vented out to the outside. Our Healthy Homes Assessment service will make sure there is sufficient air circulation in every living space with the right extractor fan in areas of high moisture.

Check out the complete details of The Healthy Homes ventilation standard.

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A dry and warm house is a healthy house

Insulation Elderslea

The insulation of the ceiling and underfloor has been compulsory on all rental houses since 1 July 2019. Property managers and landlords are required to ensure that the insulation is in line with standards that are in line with the latest quality. In some instances, existing ceiling insulation or insulation in the sub floor space may need to be topped up or replaced.

A properly insulated home can help control condensation and lessen the likelihood of mould and damp, and it will make an easier task for the home to retain heat.

Insulation requirements to meet the R-values for your area

The "R" is a symbol for thermal resistance, and is a gauge of how well the insulation withstands heat flow. The more high the R-value, higher the standard of insulation.

  • Zone 1 - Auckland & Northland Ceiling R 2.9 and underfloor R 1.3
  • Zone 2 – the remainder of the North Island except Taupo and the Central Plateau – ceiling R 2.9, underfloor R 1.3
  • Zone 3 - North Island Taupo, Central Plateau and all of the South Island – ceiling R 3.3 (underfloor R 1.3

Learn more about the Healthy Homes insulation quality.

Elderslea Moisture Ingress & Drainage

Keeping your rental property safe from moisture isn’t just about what’s inside the building it’s also about the outside. You must make sure there is somewhere to allow surface, rain or ground water and also stop it from getting into the building. When it is about damp and water, it’s often what you don’t see that can become a big problem and end up causing damages to your investment and harming the tenant’s well-being.

Rental properties should have effective drainage for the removal of storm water, surface water, and groundwater, with an appropriate runoff or outfall. Making sure that water has a proper place to go and that it doesn’t sit beneath structures is an crucial aspect of making sure your property is dry.

Alongside an irrigation system to stop water ingress, if the rental has an enclosed gap between floorboards and the ground, a ground moisture barrier should be put in place if it’s reasonably practicable to install it.

The ground-moisture barrier generally a sheet of polythene that is placed over the ground, in order to block any moisture present in the ground from rising into the home. It also helps prevent from causing damage to the flooring insulation.

See the full details of this Healthy Homes moisture ingress and drainage quality.

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Is your rental a Healthy Home?

Rental Property Home Assessments Elderslea

Property rental areas that are affected to Health Homes Standard. Healthy Homes Standards in Elderslea include each:

  • Living Room
  • Bedroom
  • Dining Rooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Kitchens
  • Laundry
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Home Assessments Elderslea for Rental Properties

There are a myriad of concerns to check when conducting the house evaluation to determine if your rental property meets all the basic requirements of Healthy Homes Standard. A few examples are:

  • Does the subfloor space well-insulated? Is there a ground moisture barrier in place?
  • Is the ceiling insulation in require of topping up? need topping up or replacing?
  • Can the unit heat up sufficient capacity?
  • Are there enough drainage and draught stopping?
  • Does the house have adequate ventilation? This includes extractor fans?

The consequences of not having a Healthy home that is in compliance with lawful Residential Tenancies Act and consequently being in the wrong of an ruling on tenancy services ruling can have a significant impact for property owners and landlords. For professional advice get in touch now and schedule your rental properties home assessment.

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