Residential Tenancies (Prohibiting Letting Fees) Amendment Bill

Government bill

22 March 2018

This bill amends the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 to prohibit the charging of a letting fee, or any other fee charged to a tenant, in respect of charges for services rendered by a letting agent, solicitor, or any person in relation to a tenancy.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

  • Introduced on 22 March 2018
  • 1st reading on 5 April 2018
  • 2nd reading on 25 October 2018
  • 3rd reading on 1 November 2018
  • Royal assent on 6 November 2018

Member responsible

Phil Twyford

Phil Twyford

Labour Party MP for Te Atatū

Votes

1st reading

Passed

5 April 2018

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

25 October 2018

party vote

63Aye
56No
0Abstain
1Absent

3rd reading

Passed

31 October 2018

party vote

63Aye
56No
0Abstain
1Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.