# \#rental-problems **URL:** https://newkids.discourse.group/tag/rental-problems/46.md [Latest](https://newkids.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://newkids.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://newkids.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Q&A-Should 'Rental Warrant of fitness' be issued for Dunedin student flats?](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-should-rental-warrant-of-fitness-be-issued-for-dunedin-student-flats/290)
**Author:** [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2025 22:38 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-should-rental-warrant-of-fitness-be-issued-for-dunedin-student-flats/290 "2025-08-26T22:38:44Z")
For flat renters, students, owners of student flats, council building compliance teams: Question - With the healthy homes act now upon us should student flats have a warrant of fitness? What does our real estate commun… --- ## [Q&A-What is it like to be a residential tenant in New Zealand?](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-what-is-it-like-to-be-a-residential-tenant-in-new-zealand/132)
**Author:** [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2025 01:21 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-what-is-it-like-to-be-a-residential-tenant-in-new-zealand/132 "2025-05-28T01:21:29Z")
As most of us have rented in our lives, we would like to create a discussion topic to explore, learn and help all new kids on the block who seeking a new home (room, flat, House) to rent. Firstly, To start this discussi… --- ## [Q&A Is the rental market getting better for tenants?](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-the-rental-market-getting-better-for-tenants/186)
**Author:** [@chris-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/chris-newkids)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2025 23:03 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/q-a-is-the-rental-market-getting-better-for-tenants/186 "2025-04-29T23:03:06Z")
Further proof that for certain areas around New Zealand the real estate cycle is still in a falling market phase. This means that prospective tenants and tenants (who are coming to a rent renewal or ending) will have mo…