NZQA registered unit standard
23777 version 4
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Title
Describe the implications of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 for
service tenancy rentals
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the
implications of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 for service
tenancy rentals.
Classification
Business Environment > Business Law
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the Residential
Tenancies Act 1986, also referred to in this unit standard as ‘the Act’.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe the implications of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 for service tenancy
rentals.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Employer obligations for receiving rent and imposing rent increases, and
requests for bond payment are described in accordance with the Act.
1.2
Employer responsibilities regarding the rental premises and courses of action
available to employees for breaches of these responsibilities are described in
accordance with the Act.
Range
1.3
Optional terms included in a rental agreement are described in terms of the
implications for employees.
Range
1.4
includes but is not limited to - condition of premises, health and
safety standards, tenant's goods, rights of entry, notice to
terminate, rates and insurance, sale of premises.
includes but is not limited to - pets, smoking, visitors.
Tenants’ responsibilities regarding the rental premises are described in
accordance with the Act.
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NZQA registered unit standard
Range
1.5
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payment of rent and services related to the premises,
maintenance of premises, maximum number of tenants,
consideration of neighbours and other tenants, occupancy, notice
to terminate tenancy, procedures when vacating the premises.
Service tenancy rentals are described in terms of the rental conditions allowable
under the Act.
Range
rent paid; condition, location, and availability of the rental;
availability on employment and termination of employment.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
20 June 2008
31 December 2016
Rollover
2
18 April 2013
31 December 2018
Rollover
3
16 April 2015
N/A
Rollover
4
21 January 2016
N/A
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0113
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Comments on this unit standard
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SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016