Revamped Privacy Guidelines are out!

The new Privacy Guidelines have now been modified by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

REINZ was consulted in this process.

The new guidelines distinguish between what information can be requested by Landlords/Property Managers when someone applies for a tenancy and what can be requested when they have chosen the preferred applicant.

One of the key issues REINZ had with the previous guidelines (produced in May) was that it was almost never justified to ask for the age of the applicant. This contradicted the Residential Tenancies Act which requires all tenancy agreements to state whether a tenant is under the age of 18 or not. The new guidelines now provide that Landlords/Property Managers can ask whether individuals are 18 years or older when they apply for the tenancy.

More clarification on when credit reports and criminal checks can be obtained is also covered in the guidelines.

To access the guidelines, click here.

To access the REINZ Information Sheet on the Privacy Guidance for Property Managers, click here.

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Property Management Roadshow

Auckland - Dog Workplace Safety - LAST CHANCE!
Thursday 22 August
Visiting properties with dogs? Keep safe around dogs by coming along to this course. Learn how to 'read' dogs, dog expressions and what to look out for so you stay safe when visiting properties.
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Hamilton - The RTA and Keeping Safe Around Dogs
Wednesday 4 September
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Christchurch - The RTA and Keeping Safe Around Dogs
Wednesday 25 September
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Residential Property Management Qualification - Second Intake

Due to high demand, there will be a second intake starting 9 September. Only two weeks left to register.

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REINZ Residential Rental Review - July 2019

The July REINZ Residential Rental Review is available here.