Healthy Homes Deadline: What Landlords Must Do Before 1 July 2025

Healthy Homes Deadline: What Landlords Must Know Before 1 July 2025

Are your rentals ready for the final compliance cut-off?

From 1 July 2025, all rental properties in New Zealand must fully comply with the Healthy Homes Standards — no more extensions, and no more grace periods.

At Metcalfe Real Estate, we’ve been working with landlords across South Taranaki to ensure every property under our management is warm, dry, and legally compliant by the deadline. If you’re a landlord, now’s the time to act.

? What Are the Healthy Homes Standards?

The standards cover five key areas:

Heating – A fixed, efficient heater in the main living room
Insulation – Ceiling and underfloor insulation that meets current R-values
Ventilation – Windows in all habitable rooms and extractor fans in kitchens/bathrooms
Moisture Ingress & Drainage – Proper drainage systems and ground moisture barriers
Draught Stopping – No unreasonable gaps or drafts around doors and windows

? Deadline: 1 July 2025

This is the final date by which all rental homes must be compliant, regardless of tenancy type or management style.

If you manage your property privately, you’re responsible for ensuring full compliance.
If we manage your property, we’re already on it — coordinating assessments, upgrades, and documentation on your behalf.

⚠️ What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?

Non-compliant landlords can face:

Fines of up to $7,200 per breach
Orders to reimburse tenants
Public listing of enforcement action via the Tenancy Tribunal

With increased government focus on healthy rental housing, enforcement is only becoming stricter.

? How Metcalfe Real Estate Can Help

We take a proactive approach to compliance. Our property management team can:

Arrange Healthy Homes assessments and reports
Coordinate required upgrades with trusted local contractors
Keep records of compliance for peace of mind
Communicate directly with tenants throughout the process

Managing property is already enough work — let us handle this part for you.

✅ Act Now — Before the Rush Hits

As we get closer to 1 July, contractor availability will tighten and upgrade costs may increase. If you're unsure whether your property meets the standards, now is the time to find out.

? Contact our Property Management team today to check your compliance or ask how we can help.
We’ll make sure you’re covered.

– The Team at Metcalfe Real Estate