Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016
- Abbreviation
- LI 2016/128
- Valid from
- 7/06/2016
- Information provider
- Parliamentary Counsel Office,
- Information type
- Legislation,
- Format
- HTML, PDF,
Description
These regulations cover legislative changes to require insulation and smoke alarms to be in all rental properties came into force on 1 July 2016. Landlords must meet these requirements before 1 July 2019.
These changes affect those who:
- rent privately
- live in social housing
- are a private rental or social housing landlord.
These regulations are made under sections 138A and 138B of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act).
Section 138A of the Act allows regulations to be made imposing requirements on landlords and tenants in respect of smoke alarms.
Section 138B of the Act allows regulations to be made imposing requirements on landlords in respect of insulation.
This resource is cited by:
Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016
This document is CITED BY:
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NZS 4246:2016
LI 2016/128 is cited by NZS 4246:2016 Energy efficiency - Installing bulk thermal insulation in residential buildings - SPONSORED