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DIY landlords in New Zealand face risks due to missed inspections, poor screening, and lack of insurance, leading to rising rent loss claims.
A new survey by AMI finds many DIY landlords in New Zealand are missing key responsibilities, risking property and financial stability.
About 15% of tenants report no regular inspections, and over half communicate directly with landlords, often friends or family, reducing accountability.
With nearly half of rentals managed by non-professionals, many lack proper tenant screening, insurance, and maintenance checks.
Loss-of-rent claims have risen 33% in five years, averaging more than eight times the weekly rent.
Experts urge landlords to verify income and references, conduct documented inspections, secure specialist insurance, and prepare properties for extreme weather to prevent damage and financial loss.
Los propietarios de bricolaje en Nueva Zelanda enfrentan riesgos debido a las inspecciones perdidas, la detección deficiente y la falta de seguro, lo que lleva a un aumento de las reclamaciones de pérdida de alquiler.