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Is Your Auckland Rental Actually Compliant?

A “tidy” property is not necessarily a compliant one. The Healthy Homes Standards, stricter insurance exclusions, and recent RTA amendments have turned residential tenancy into a highly regulated industry. Most landlords are exposed to liability they do not even know exists. This 11-point audit scores your property against the compliance and liability criteria that matter to your insurer and the Tenancy Tribunal.

Heating Capacity (kW): A heat pump is not enough. It must meet the specific kilowatt output for the room’s volume. Do you have the calculation?

The “Gradual Damage” Proof: Your insurer may decline a water damage claim unless you can prove you regularly inspected for slow leaks.

The Gutter Clause: Blocked gutters causing internal water damage is one of the most common reasons for declined insurance claims in New Zealand.

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What the Audit Measures

The audit assesses your property across three risk pillars. Each pillar covers a different type of exposure. A failure in any one pillar can result in Tribunal fines, declined insurance claims, or personal liability.

The Law

What the Residential Tenancies Act, Healthy Homes Standards, and Building Code require of you as a landlord. Non-compliance carries fines of up to $7,200 per tenancy.

The Protection

What your insurer expects to see before they accept a claim. Many residential insurance policies contain exclusions that landlords never read until it is too late.

The Tenant

Your duty of care to the occupant. A failure here creates liability under both the RTA and common law. This includes structural safety, smoke alarms, and balcony compliance.

11 Points. 15 Minutes. One Score.

Each point uses a PASS / FAIL / REVIEW rating. You assess your property honestly against documented compliance criteria. The audit covers:

01. The “Gradual Damage” Proof (insurance inspection records)

02. Heating Capacity and the kW calculation requirement

03. Ventilation Compliance (where does the ducting actually go?)

04. The “Gutter Clause” and maintenance proof for insurers

05. Smoke Alarm Expiry and photoelectric requirements

06. Deck and Balcony Safety under Building Code F4

07. Methamphetamine Baseline testing for insurance claims

08. Bond Lodgement within the 23 working day requirement

09. Moisture Barriers and subfloor drainage compliance

10. Quiet Enjoyment rules and inspection frequency limits

11. Healthy Homes Compliance Statement in your tenancy agreement

Built for Auckland Landlords Who Want Certainty

Self-Managing Landlords

You handle everything yourself. This audit reveals whether your compliance is airtight or whether you have gaps your insurer would not cover. No judgement. Just facts.

Owners Using a Property Manager

You pay a management fee. But is your manager actually tracking Healthy Homes compliance, insurance documentation, and inspection frequency? This audit gives you a benchmark to verify.

New or Prospective Investors

Considering buying a rental? Use this framework to assess the compliance risk of any property before you commit. A non-compliant property is an immediate cost, not an investment.

Multi-Property Owners

Run this audit across your portfolio. It highlights which properties carry the highest compliance risk and where to focus your attention first.

Common Questions About the Audit

Who is this audit for?

Any Auckland residential property owner, whether you self-manage, use a property manager, or are considering buying a rental. The audit covers compliance requirements that apply to all landlords under the Residential Tenancies Act and Healthy Homes Standards.

Do I need to be a Venko Property client to use this?

No. The audit is a free educational tool. There is no obligation to use our services. We built it because most landlords do not realise how many compliance points exist until something goes wrong.

How long does the audit take?

Most people complete it in 10 to 15 minutes. Some points require you to check physical documentation (such as your Heating Assessment Tool report or bond lodgement letter), so it helps to have those nearby.

Is this a complete list of every compliance requirement?

No. This audit covers 11 of the most common and most costly compliance failures we see in Auckland residential properties. A full compliance review would assess additional areas including electrical safety, asbestos, pool fencing, and property-specific Building Code requirements. We offer comprehensive on-site audits for properties under our management.

I scored below 8. What should I do?

Start with the FAIL items. Some are straightforward to fix yourself (such as checking smoke alarm expiry dates). Others may require a professional assessment (such as heating capacity calculations). If you would like help, you can book a free property strategy session through our Get Started page.

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Audit Your Property in 15 Minutes

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