Don’t Miss the Healthy Homes Deadline: Is Your Property Fully Compliant?

The final Healthy Homes Standards compliance deadline is fast approaching. If you’re a

landlord in New Zealand, it’s time to act. By 1 July 2025, all private rental properties must

meet the full set of Healthy Homes requirements, with heating and ventilation at the top of

the checklist.

At ATL Electrical, we’ve been helping property owners across Canterbury get their homes up

to scratch. If you’re still scrambling to meet the standards, or unsure what you need to do,

now’s the time to get a qualified team in to avoid penalties and keep your tenants safe,

warm, and healthy.

A Quick Recap: What is the Healthy Homes Initiative?

The Healthy Homes Standards were introduced to improve the quality of rental housing

across New Zealand, ensuring homes are warmer, drier, and more energy-efficient. The five

key areas covered by the standards are:

• Heating

• Insulation

• Ventilation

• Moisture ingress and drainage

• Draught stopping

While many landlords have already made upgrades, a surprising number are still unaware or

unsure if their property is fully compliant - especially when it comes to fixed heating sources

and adequate ventilation.

Heating: Are You Covered?

One of the most significant parts of the legislation is the heating standard. Landlords must

provide a fixed heating device that can heat the main living room to at least 18°C, even on

the coldest days of winter.

Not all heaters qualify. Plug-in heaters and small panel heaters don’t meet the standard

unless the heating calculator allows it due to a smaller required capacity. In most cases,

you’ll need an energy-efficient, fixed solution like a heat pump.

If you're unsure whether your current heating system meets the requirements, ATL Electrical

can assess your property and provide an upgrade if needed.

We install high-performance heat pumps in Canterbury that are designed specifically for Kiwi

homes - reliable, cost-effective, and compliant.

Ventilation: More Than Just Opening a Window

Proper airflow is essential for a healthy home. The ventilation standard requires:

• Openable windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms

• Exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms

The goal is to reduce moisture and mould, which can have serious impacts on tenant health.

If your property lacks working extractor fans or has poor airflow, it's not compliant - and it

could be costing you in long-term maintenance issues as well.

ATL Electrical can help here too. We supply and install compliant ventilation systems, giving

you peace of mind that your property is safe, dry, and up to standard.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait

The final deadline of 1 July 2025 might seem a way off, but compliance assessments, quote

approvals, and installation wait times are expected to spike as the date draws near. Delaying

could mean higher costs, limited availability of trusted tradespeople, and increased stress.

Landlords who don’t meet the deadline risk fines of up to $7,200 per breach - and that's just

for the heating and ventilation portion. Proactive landlords are already getting ahead of the

rush to avoid last-minute panic.

Book Your Compliance Check with ATL Electrical

At ATL Electrical, we know the Healthy Homes Standards inside and out. Our experienced

team works with landlords, property managers, and investors across Canterbury to assess,

upgrade, and certify rental properties for compliance. We’ll take care of the heating and

ventilation, and connect you with reliable partners for any other upgrades your home may

need.

Get ahead of the deadline and book your Healthy Homes compliance check today. Call ATL

Electrical or enquire online today.