Changes were made to renting laws on 29 March. As parts of our website are not updated yet, see how the changes might affect you.

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Find out more about the new rental laws

The Residential Tenancies Act 1997 is
changing after 28 March 2021.
Read about what the changes will
mean to renters and how they might
affect you before, during and
after your tenancy.

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