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Auckland and parts of the Waikato region are at Alert Level 3. The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2.

Read COVID-19 information for unit title owners and tenants.

Unit title owners own part of a building, such as an apartment or townhouse. They also own a share of common areas such as lifts, lobbies or driveways.

Unit title properties can be residential (eg, apartments or units) or commercial (eg, shops or offices).

There are different rights and responsibilities for unit title owners. If you are thinking of buying or renting a unit title, you should know what’s involved.

Short Guide to Unit Titles

Our Short Guide to Unit Titles includes:

your rights and responsibilities
where to find more information
how to get help if things go wrong.

It is a general guide, and does not replace legal or expert advice.

Download the Short Guide to Unit Titles [PDF, 726 KB]

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COVID-19 (coronavirus) – information for unit title owners and tenants

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Dealing with a COVID-19 related situation?

Unit Titles Act and Regulations

The Unit Titles Act 2010 is the law that covers all unit titles.

Healthy homes standards

Buying a unit title

There are extra things to consider when buying a unit title. Know what you are committing to before you make a decision.

Renting a residential unit or apartment

Different rules apply for both tenants and landlords when you’re renting a unit title.

Leasing a unit for commercial use

The body corporate rules also apply to a commercial tenant.