Healthy Homes Standards

Heating – Rental homes must have fixed heating devices in living rooms, which can warm rooms to at least 18°C.

Some heating devices are inefficient, unaffordable or unhealthy, and they will not meet the heating standard requirements.

Insulation – Rental homes must have ceiling and underfloor insulation which either meets the 2008 Building Code, or (for existing ceiling insulation) is at least 120mm thick.

Ventilation – Rental homes must have the right size extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms, and opening windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms.

Moisture and drainage – Rental homes must have efficient drainage and guttering, downpipes and drains. If a rental home has an enclosed subfloor, it must have a ground moisture barrier if it’s possible to install one.

Draught-stopping – Rental homes must have no unnecessary gaps or holes in walls, ceilings, windows, floors, and doors that cause noticeable draughts.

All unused chimneys and fireplaces must be blocked.

If you have any Property Management questions please phone James on 021 081 74672 or Email James@lowepropertyservices.co.nz