What happens if my boarding house has no kitchen?

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By law every boarding house must have a kitchen or kitchenette and that it complies with health and safety regulations. If your landlord has not provided a kitchen this is an unlawful act and they can be fined up to $4000. You can contact Tenancy Services for advice.
You can also contact the Tenancy Services Compliance and Investigations team and ask them to investigate. To contact the Compliance and Investigations team you need to use this online form: https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/about-tenancy-services/compliance-team/contact-compliance-team/

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