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Abandoned goods

Abandoned premises

Accessible reception and service counters

All about tenancy bonds

Application to bring a WHRS claim under the WHRS Act 2006 for a stand-alone house

Application to bring a WHRS claim under the WHRS Act 2006 for a multi-unit complex

Application to bring a WHRS claim under the WHRS Act 2006 for a stand-alone complex

*ARCHIVE* - Publications from the Ministry of Housing and Building Industry Authority

*ARCHIVE* - Media releases

*ARCHIVE* - Amended Compliance Documents

*ARCHIVE* - Technical Reviews 2003 - 2004

Assessment of your house or multi-unit complex

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Building Code - the Department does not publish the Building Code. It is the First Schedule to the Building Regulations 1992, available from www.legislation.govt.nz

Building Consent Authority Accreditation:

Private Building Consent Authority ‘Adequate Means’ and Civil Liability Insurance Proposals - consultation paper

Building consent authority registration standards and criteria proposals - consultation paper

Building consent authority accreditation assistance package: project funding guidance

Building consent authority accreditation assistance fund: application form for project funding

Building consent authority accreditation – workshop registration

Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006

Building Consent Authority Accreditation Preparation and Self-assessment Guide

Building consent authority development guide

BCA Updates

Building Controls Update

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Change of landlord/agent form

Change of tenant form

Codewords

Compliance Schedule Handbook

Constructing cavities for wall claddings

Compliance Documents:

B1 Structure
B2 Durability
Compliance Schedule Handbook
C Fire Safety
D1 Access Routes
D2 Mechanical Installations for Access
E1 Surface Water
E2 External Moisture
E3 Internal Moisture
F1 Hazardous Agents on Site
F2 Hazardous Building Materials
F3 Hazardous Substances and Processes
F4 Safety from Falling
F5 Construction ad Demolition Hazards
F6 Visibility in Escape Routes
F7 Warning Signs
F8 Signs
G1 Personal Hygiene
G2 Laundering
G3 Food Preparation and Prevention of Contamination
G4 Ventilation
G5 Interior Environment
G6 Airborne and Impact Sound
G7 Natural Light
G8 Artificial Light
G9 Electricity
G10 Piped Services
G11 Gas as an Energy Source
G12 Water Supplies
G13 Foul Water
G14 Industrial Liquid Waste
G15 Solid Waste
H1 Energy Efficiency

Constructing cavities for wall claddings

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Dangerous and insanitary building provisions of the Building Act 2004: Policy guidance for territorial authorities

Discrimination in tenancy matters

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Earthquake-prone building provisions of the Building Act 2004: Policy guidance for territorial authorities

Eligible standard WHRS claim: homeowner resolution options

Eligible lower-value WHRS claim: homeowner resolution options

Enforcing a sealed mediator’s order or Tenancy Tribunal order

Enforcing Tenancy Tribunal orders - Who should be named on the tenancy agreement and Tribunal application

Essential information for designers and draftspeople

External moisture - a guide to using the risk matrix

External moisture - An introduction to weathertightness design principles

External moisture - A guide to weathertightness remediation

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Finding a new address for someone when you are trying to enforce a Tenancy Tribunal order

G

Guide to amending building work from the approved consent

Guide to applying for a building consent (simple residential buildings)

Guide to Building Act determinations

Guidelines for claimant submissions

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Hollowcore Floor Overview Report

How to read your assessor’s report

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Insurance – what do I need?

International symbol of access

Investigation into TimberSaver Treated Framing Timber - Final Report

Is licensing for me?

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Landlord's contact details

Landlord E-newsletter

Licensed Building Practitioners Rules 2007

Licensing for builders

Licensing Update

Locating parties to your WHRS claim

Lower-value WHRS claim negotiation

Lower-value WHRS claim mediation

Lower-value WHRS claim adjudication

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Making an application about abandoned premises - using section 61

Making an application about rent arrears - using section 55

Making an application about rent arrears - using section 56

Making an application for work order for repairs - using section 78(1)(e)

Making an application for compensation after a tenancy is vacated - using section 77

Maintenance and repairs

Mediation information sheet for standard WHRS claims

Mould/decks

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New tenant's checklist

O

Occupational licensing in the building sector

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Practice Advisory 1: Bend the bar but not the rules

Practice Advisory 2: Pay attention to the basics!

Practice Advisory 3: Beware of limitations

Practice Advisory 4: Do sweat the 'small' stuff

Practice Advisory 5: Allow for movement

Practice Advisory 6: Achieve best practice - every step of the way

Practice Advisory 7: Use with care

Practice Advisory 8: Don't be undone - anchor your spiral

Pre-letting checklist for landlords

Pre-tenancy application form

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Reinforcing steel in New Zealand - A quick guide for designers, building consent authorities and contractors

Rental payments and records

Rental properties used in the manufacture of methamphetamine (P)

Rent arrears - information for landlords

Rental payments and records

Renting out your property - a landlord's introduction to the law

Renting: What to do when you’re renting – a guide for tenants

Rent summary from start of tenancy

Repairs and the resolution process

Report on Grade 500E steel reinforcement

Request for release of address information form

Request for repairs from tenant

Residential tenancy agreement

Review of design and construction of slender precast concrete walls

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Sorting it out - all about disputes and mediation

Statement of intent

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Technical reviews

Summary of 2007/2008 Technical Review Programme

Thames Coromandel District Council Summary Report, February 2009

Selwyn District Council Summary Report, February 2009

Queenstown District Council Summary Report, September 2008

Far North District Council Summary Report, July 2008

Manukau City Council Summary Report, June 2008

Porirua City Council Summary Report, October 2007

Franklin District Council Summary Report, September 2007

Ruapehu District Council Summary Report, March 2007

Grey District Council Summary Report February 2007

Waitakere City Council Summary Report, August 2007

Wellington City Council Summary Report, August 2007

South Wairarapa District Council, July 2006

Rodney District Council, May 2006

Dunedin City Council, February 2006

Summary of the 2005/06 Technical Review Programme November 2006

The Tenancy Tribunal

Tenancy Tribunal application form

Tenancy Tribunal orders online

Tenant and landlord rights and obligations

10 working days' notice from landlord about rent arrears

10 working days' notice from landlord about tenant's breach of responsibilities

10 working days' notice from tenant about landlord's breach of responsibilities

Timber treatment: Summary information from NZS 3602: 2003 Timber and Wood-based Products for use in Building

Tips for hassle-free flatting

Transition information for existing claims – stand-alone properties

Transition information for existing claims – properties within a multi-unit complex

Types of Assessment

U

Understanding the building categories

V

Vacated arrears

W

Water charges - who pays?

Weathertight e-news

Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006

Weathertight Services

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