A free New Zealand tenancy inspection checklist and property inspection report template — room-by-room condition ratings for bond inspections, aligned with Healthy Homes standards. Use the interactive builder below to generate a printable report, or browse the standard NZ inspection checklist tool.
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Tenancy Inspection Checklist NZ
Free NZ tenancy inspection checklist and property inspection report template: room-by-room condition ratings aligned with Healthy Homes standards — printable, no signup.
Tenancy inspection checklists in New Zealand
In New Zealand, the bond — up to four weeks’ rent — is lodged with Tenancy Services, and getting it back in full often hinges on one document: the property inspection report. A thorough tenancy inspection checklist records the condition of every room at move-in, so that at move-out there is no argument about what was already worn, marked, or damaged. Without signed inspection reports, bond disputes become one person’s word against another’s.
A good NZ checklist also reflects the Healthy Homes standards: the minimum legal requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties. When you inspect, record the condition of fixed heaters, check for extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms, look for signs of damp or mould, and note draughts around windows and doors — these are the items a tribunal will ask about.
Use the interactive builder below to generate a printable, room-by-room inspection report with condition ratings, notes fields, and signature lines for landlord and tenant. Walk the property together, agree on each rating, photograph every room, and keep a signed copy with the tenancy agreement.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this tool cover the whole of New Zealand?
Yes. Select your country — New Zealand are all included. Every result cites the rule and its source for the country you selected, and entries based on limited research are labeled so you know to verify locally.
What is a tenancy inspection checklist in New Zealand?
A written, room-by-room record of a rental property’s condition at the start (and end) of a tenancy, signed by both landlord and tenant. It is the key evidence in any bond dispute handled by Tenancy Services.
How does the checklist protect my bond?
The bond — up to four weeks’ rent — is lodged with Tenancy Services, not held by the landlord. If deductions are disputed, the inspection reports from move-in and move-out are the primary evidence of what changed during the tenancy. Detailed ratings, notes, and photos make your position far stronger.
What are the Healthy Homes standards, and do they affect inspections?
The Healthy Homes standards set minimum requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental homes. Landlords must comply, and an inspection checklist should record the condition of heaters, insulation access, extractor fans, and any signs of damp or draughts.
What should a NZ property inspection report include?
The property address, tenancy and inspection dates, the names of the landlord and tenant, a room-by-room condition assessment with notes, and dated signatures from both parties. This builder generates exactly that as a printable report — use the template below or the interactive builder above.
Can I do inspections during the tenancy?
Landlords may inspect during a tenancy but must give proper notice under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and cannot inspect unreasonably often. Check the current notice requirements on the Tenancy Services website before arranging an inspection.
Is this legal advice?
No. Tenancy law changes over time — verify current requirements with Tenancy Services (tenancy.govt.nz) or a local adviser before relying on this template in a dispute.
Need a general-purpose template? Try the printable move-in inspection checklist tool.