Compliance Timeframes
There are already legal requirements for the healthy home standards in place , however , landlords must now meet all standards within 120 days of the start date of any new or renewed tenancy . If an existing tenancy is in place where no changes occur , landlords will still be required to meet the standards no later than 1 July 2025 .
Healthy Homes Timeline
1 July 2019
• Ceiling and underfloor insulation is compulsory in all rental properties where it is reasonably practicable to install .
• All new or renewed tenancy agreements must include a signed statement that the landlord will comply with the healthy homes standards as required by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 .
• Landlords must keep relevant documents as evidence of compliance with the healthy homes standards .
• Landlords can give a minimum of 24 hours ’ notice to access their rental properties for the purpose of complying with the healthy homes standards .
1 July 2025
• All rental properties must comply with the healthy homes standards .
1 December 2020
• New or renewed tenancy agreements must include specific information about the property ’ s current level of compliance with the healthy homes standards .
• This isn ’ t required if the tenancy is a fixed term that ends before the healthy homes compliance date for the tenancy .
1 July 2021
• All private rental properties must comply with each of the five healthy homes standards within 120 days of any new or renewed tenancy commencing ( private rentals are those owned by a private landlord , not matter their ownership or management structure ).
Note : Extensions or variations made to existing tenancies after 1 July 2021 do not trigger the 120-day compliance deadline . The 120-day countdown is triggered by the commencement date of any new or renewed tenancy only .
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