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Pets Guide
New pet rules are now in effect for rental properties across New Zealand, changing how landlords respond to tenant requests to keep pets.
These changes introduce clearer requirements around pet consent, response timeframes, reasonable grounds for refusal, pet bonds and the conditions landlords may place on approval.
For landlords, it is important to understand what the new rules mean in practice. Knowing how to assess a pet request, when a pet bond may apply and what conditions can reasonably be included can help protect your property while keeping you compliant.
What landlords need to know
The new pet rules affect how landlords manage pet applications, tenancy agreements and property protection. A clear process is now more important than ever.
- Understand how pet consent requests should be managed
- Know the response timeframes landlords need to follow
- Learn when a pet bond may be charged
- Understand what may be considered reasonable grounds for refusal
- Consider what approval conditions may be appropriate
- Reduce the risk of mistakes, disputes or non-compliance
Helping you protect your investment
Pets can be an important part of a tenant’s household, but landlords still need to consider the suitability of the property, potential damage, insurance implications and the practical management of the tenancy.
Our Pet Legislation Guide for Landlords provides a practical overview of the new requirements and the steps landlords can take to manage pet requests with confidence.
Whether you own one rental property or a growing portfolio, staying informed can help you make better decisions and protect your investment.
What the guide covers
The guide has been created to help landlords understand the key changes and apply them in a practical way.
- Pet consent requirements
- Landlord response timeframes
- Pet bond rules
- Reasonable conditions of approval
- Reasonable grounds for declining a request
- Risk management and property protection
- Practical steps for managing pet applications
Get your free Pet Legislation Guide
Gain clarity on the new pet rules, understand your responsibilities as a landlord and learn practical ways to manage pet requests while protecting your rental property.
Complete the form below to receive your complimentary copy of our Pet Legislation Guide for Landlords.
Our Property Management team is also available to answer your questions and help you prepare for these important tenancy changes.