Property

Take the Auckland Legal Free Landlord's "Check-Up".
Landlord "Check-Up"   Select Yes or No
1 Have you established the market rent for your property?   Yes No
2 Have you made sure any maintenance or repairs are done and kept a record of these for tax purposes?   Yes No
3 Do you have a separate bank account ready for the rent?   Yes No
4 Does your bank account have a buffer in case the rent doesnĄ¯t go in when expect?   Yes No
5 Do you have a formal written tenancy agreement that you understand?   Yes No
6 Was the bond correctly lodged with the relevant authority?   Yes No
7 Do you have a team of tradespeople you regularly use for repairs and maintenance?   Yes No
8 Do you obtain credit checks for tenants?   Yes No
9 Does your rental property meet all fire regulations and standards?   Yes No
10 Have you made proper arrangements with respect to keys and alarm codes ¨C 3 full sets, 1 for yourself/property manager and 2 for tenants?   Yes No
11 Do you make arrangements with respect to utilities at the end of a tenancy i.e. close accounts / read meters?   Yes No
12 Have you advised your mortgage provider of the tenancy?   Yes No
13 Do you have the correct property insurance for a tenanted property?   Yes No
14 Do you complete an annual gas safety inspection?   Yes No
15 Do you complete an annual electrical wiring inspection?   Yes No
16 Are all smoke alarms maintained and batteries replaced every six months?   Yes No
17 Do you maintain a property folder with all appliance instructions and notes?   Yes No
18 Do you have an accurate daily system for checking whether or not rent has been received?   Yes No
19 Do you need a rental guarantee through a property management agency?   Yes No
20 Do you understand your rights and obligations pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act?   Yes No