Those who are using their rental properties for Air BNB are being warned of the risks. 

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned a Christchurch unit from offering short term rental accommodation. 

It's because it doesn't meet the building code requirements for guest accommodation and was originally consented as a household unit. 

Property Lawyer Tina Hwang told Heather du Plessis-Allan enforcement seems based on luck but apartments are riskier. 

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Those who are using their rental properties for Air BNB are being warned of the risks.&nbsp;
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned a Christchurch unit from offering short term rental accommodation.&nbsp;
It's because it doesn't meet the building code requirements for guest accommodation and was originally consented as a household unit.&nbsp;
Property Lawyer Tina Hwang told Heather du Plessis-Allan enforcement seems based on luck but apartments are riskier.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Tina Hwang: Property lawyer on MBIE's ruling on Airbnb consenting rules

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