Apr 4, 2023
Dealing with mould Mould can be bad for your health as wellas the property. Once mould starts to develop it does not take long for it tospread and become a major issue. A well-aired, ventilated house is critical forpreventing mould. Activities like cooking, bathing, or drying clothes insidetend to create moisture. To help remove the moisture from these activitiesensure that you open windows during warm sunny winter days and use anyextractor fans within the house. We have put together our top tips to help tokeep a healthy mould free home and things that you can do to decrease thechance of mould or condensation building up in your rental. Things that you cando to prevent the mould and damp are:
● Open windows and doors whenever you can and open thecurtains right up to let natural light in.
● Hang your washing outside whenever you get the chance andmake sure it’s completely dry when you put it away.
● Keep lids on pots while you cook.
● Keep the shower curtain hanging inside the shower or bathso that water does not drip onto the floor. It is always good to wash thecurtain every few weeks in winter and give it a dry outside.
● Use an electric heater – no portable gas heaters as peryour tenancy agreement.
● Avoid plants inside.
● No mattresses are to be placed directly onto the carpet asthis can cause the carpet to become damp and in turn become mouldy, permanently damaging the carpet.
If you try to adopt as many of these tips as possible youwill hopefully reduce the chance of mould and damp occurring in your rental,keeping your property manager and landlord happier while living in a healthierhome too.
As the temperatures drop, you're not the only one looking for a warm, dry place to hunker down - winter is prime time for pests like mice, rats, and cockroaches to move indoors. Dealing with pests in a rental property can be frustrating — whether it’s ants in the pantry, mice in the walls, or cockroaches making an appearance. But who’s actually responsible for getting rid of them? The answer depends on when the problem occurs and what caused it.
6/6/2025
As temperatures drop and dampness creeps in, winter can present real challenges for both landlords and tenants across New Zealand. From cold, draughty rooms to rising heating bills and potential mould growth, it pays to prepare early. At i-Rentals, we’ve created this practical winter checklist to help keep your rental warm, dry, and Healthy Homes compliant - whether you’re managing the property or living in it.
26/5/2025
At i-Rentals Whangārei, we know that smart, simple updates can make a big difference to your rental property’s appeal, value, and performance. Whether you're preparing for new tenants, freshening up between tenancies, or looking to add long-term value, small upgrades often go a long way.
9/5/2025
