Renting in Hamilton: homes we manage.
Renting a Hamilton home managed by Latus means clear rules, repairs dealt with properly, and a straight answer when you ask. Everything here follows Tenancy Services' guidance.
Something urgent, like a burst pipe or no hot water? Call us straight away.
Looking for a place?
Every home we have for rent is advertised on Trade Me Property with the rent stated, and listed here.
There are no homes listed right now. New homes appear here and on Trade Me Property as soon as they are ready to rent.
Interested in one of our homes, or want to hear when one comes up? Tell us what you are looking for.
What we ask for, and what we never do.
Following the Privacy Commissioner's guidance for landlords and property managers.
- Photo IDChecked to confirm who you are, then deleted.
- Your ageConfirmation that you are 18 or over.
- Who will live thereThe number of people and their names.
- RefereesPeople we can contact, with your consent.
- Credit and criminal checksOnly with your consent, and only for the applicant we want to offer the home to.
- What we never ask aboutYour relationship or family status, pregnancy, religion or politics, whether you receive a benefit or ACC, your full bank statements, or your social media.
- If you are not chosenWe keep your application and our messages for the length of that tenancy and 12 months after, as the Residential Tenancies Act asks, then delete them. If you ask, we also keep your details for the next home.
Apply for a home.
Seen a home you want? Apply here. If you applied through Trade Me, you do not need to fill this in as well.
Bring photo ID to the viewing or to signing. We check it to confirm who you are and record its type and number. We never keep a copy.
What you pay, and what you never pay.
Bond
4 weeks
At most four weeks' rent, lodged with Tenancy Services within 23 working days. It is held by them, not by us.
Rent in advance
2 weeks
At most two weeks' rent before you move in. Asking for more is against the law.
Letting fee
$0
Tenants cannot be charged a letting fee. It has been banned since 12 December 2018.
From Tenancy Services, checked September 2026. A pet bond of up to two weeks' rent can be added if you have a pet.
Report a repair.
Tell us what is wrong and we will arrange a trade. We give at least 24 hours' notice before anyone comes in for a repair.
Urgent?
A burst pipe, no hot water, no power, a broken lock or anything unsafe: do not use the form. Call the after hours number in your tenancy agreement straight away.
If you cannot reach us and have to arrange an urgent repair yourself, the owner must pay you back. Keep the receipt.
What to expect from us.
- InspectionsAt least 48 hours' notice, between 8am and 7pm, and no more than once every four weeks. We photograph the home, not your belongings.
- RepairsAt least 24 hours' notice before a trade comes in, unless it is an emergency.
- Rent increasesAt least 60 days' written notice, and no more than once every 12 months.
- Healthy HomesEvery home we manage must meet the Healthy Homes standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping.
Leaving a home we manage.
- Periodic tenancyGive us at least 21 days' notice in writing.
- Fixed termIt becomes a periodic tenancy at the end, unless notice is given between 90 and 21 days before the end date.
- Final inspectionWe compare the home with the report and photos from when you moved in.
- Your bondRefunded through Tenancy Services once we have both signed the refund form, or decided by the Tribunal if we cannot agree.
What tenants ask.
More help from Tenancy Services, the government's tenancy advice service.
Ask us in writing. The owner must answer within 21 days and can only say no on reasonable grounds. A pet bond of up to two weeks' rent can be asked for, on top of the general bond.
At least 60 days, in writing. Rent can only go up once every 12 months.
Into our client account, which holds only rent and never mixes with our own money. The account details and your reference are in your tenancy agreement.
Talk to us first. If we cannot sort it out, you can apply to Tenancy Services for mediation, the same way as for the Tenancy Tribunal, and the Tribunal can decide it if mediation does not settle it. Tenancy Services also gives free information on 0800 836 262. See our complaints process.
The owner's insurance covers the building, not your belongings. Contents insurance is your choice, and worth having.
A question about your home?
Email us and we will reply within one working day. For anything urgent, call.