Navigating the New Rules for Pets in NZ Rentals: What Landlords Need to Know

Significant changes are coming to pet regulations for rental properties in New Zealand. The new legislation, expected to take effect in 2025, aims to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants.

Our latest article breaks down the key changes and provides a readiness checklist to help you prepare.

• Understand the Changes: Learn about the new requirements for tenants to get written consent for pets and the "reasonable grounds" landlords can use to decline a request.
• A New Pet Bond: Discover how the introduction of a separate pet bond, in addition to the standard general bond, can provide an extra layer of financial protection.
• Set Clear Conditions: Find out how you can set fair conditions, such as limiting the number or type of pets and requiring professional carpet cleaning.
• Stay Compliant: Get peace of mind by understanding the importance of responding to all pet requests in writing within 21 days to avoid penalties.

Ready to learn how to prepare for the upcoming changes?

Read the full article here: Pets and NZ Rentals