Proposed changes spell trouble for young landlordJOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/HOMED The costs of bringing his rental property up to standard for the Healthy Homes Bill could see young owner Ben Booth sell up. For young landlord Ben Booth, the Healthy Homes bill could mean the end of his investment. The potential costs of bringing his home up to the standard of the Healthy Homes Bill could upset things in a big way. It's very nice having these standards but if it's not affordable, it doesn't help," said Ben Booth. Young landlord Booth would prefer not to raise the rent if he can avoid it.

Source: Stuff November 07, 2017 01:07 UTC