Community housing legislation
One of the requirements of becoming a registered community housing provider (CHP) is to demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation in policies, processes and systems for managing social or affordable rental housing or both.
The following legislation is relevant to the role of a Class 1: Social Landlord.
Legislation
- Part 10 of the Public and Community Housing Management Act 1992 (New Zealand Legislation)
- Public and Community Housing Management (Community Housing Provider) Regulations 2014 (New Zealand Legislation)
- Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (New Zealand Legislation)
- Building Act 2004 (New Zealand Legislation)
- Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand Legislation)
Further information regarding legislative compliance (including other Acts that registered CHPs must consider) is provided in the performance standards and guidelines.