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The onus is on the ... ![blog](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/hubfs/PUK%20Palmy%20SM%20Post%20-%20Blogs%20Mould%20rental%20properties-2.jpg) - [Tenant](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/topic/tenant) - [By Paul McKenzie](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/author/paul-mckenzie) - November 12 2024 ## [Mould, Mildew & Dampness. Who's responsible & how to fix it!](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/mould-mildew-dampness) When it comes to managing mould, mildew, & dampness in your rental property both landlords & tenants have ... ![blog](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/hubfs/PUK%20Palmy%20SM%20Post%20-%20Blogs%20Govt%20rule%20changes%2020204.jpg) - [Legal](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/topic/legal) - [By Pukeko Rental Managers New Zealand](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/author/pukeko-rental-managers-new-zealand) - April 21 2024 ## [Tenancy Rules For Landlords (April 24)](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/new-tenancy-laws-manawatu) Article Credit: Kaylene Mckenzie ![blog](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/hubfs/Importance%20of%20property%20management.png) - [Benefits](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/topic/benefits) - [By Pukeko Rental Managers New Zealand](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/author/pukeko-rental-managers-new-zealand) - January 27 2024 ## [The Importance of Professional Property Management for Investments.](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/the-importance-of-professional-property-management-for-investments) Article Credit: Pukeko Rental Managers New Zealand ![blog](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/hubfs/Postitive%20relationships%20with%20tenants-1.jpg) - [Processes](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/topic/processes) - [By Kaylene McKenzie](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/author/kaylene-mckenzie) - January 27 2024 ## [Tenant Screening Process](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/tenant-screening-process) Successful property management hinges on effective tenant relationships. We build positive relationships with tenants ... ![blog](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/hubfs/PUK%20Palmy%20SM%20Post%20-%20Blogs%20MOving%20out.png) - [Tenant](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/topic/tenant) - [By Paul McKenzie](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/author/paul-mckenzie) - January 22 2024 ## [5 Cleaning Tips for Moving Out](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/rental-cleaning-tips) Discover 5 effective cleaning tips to make your move-out process easier and stress-free. ![blog](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/hubfs/Cleaning%20responsibilities-4.png) - [Tenant](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/topic/tenant) - [By Paul McKenzie](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/author/paul-mckenzie) - January 22 2024 ## [Tenant Cleaning Responsibilities](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/tenant-cleaning-responsibilities) The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 states that the tenant must ensure the premises are left ‘reasonably clean and tidy? ... ![blog](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/hubfs/PUK%20Palmy%20SM%20Post%20-%20Blogs%20Natural%20Disasters%20(2).png) - [Legal](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/topic/legal) - [By Paul McKenzie](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/author/paul-mckenzie) - January 22 2024 ## [Landlord Obligations - Natural Disasters](https://www.paulmckenzie-blog.co.nz/property-management/landlord-obligations-natural-disasters) Do you know the law? 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