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Requesting pet consent
… If the tenant has already requested pet consent on or after 1 December 2025, the landlord could have approved ongoing consent for: specific types or species of pets (for example, a cat or breed of dog) number of pets. This means if the tenant gets another pet that is approved under the ongoing consent conditions, they do not need…
What is a pet
If a tenant wants to keep an animal as a pet at their property, the tenant and landlord should agree it is a pet. Find out what is considered a pet and the exemptions for disability assist dogs. If a tenant already had approval to keep a pet before 1 December 2025, you do not need to agree on what is a pet. This is because…
Pet-related damage
… includes direct damage caused by the pet and indirect damage that results from keeping a pet. Examples of direct damage could be: scratched floors chewed fittings stained carpets. An example of indirect damage could be fleas or pests bought in by a pet, causing infestation. If there is pet-related damage. If there…
When landlords can refuse pets
… features that would be difficult to repair if damaged by a pet the property has unique features that make keeping a pet risky or impractical. Legal restrictions. Sometimes pets are not legally allowed at the property. This could be due to: local authority rules, bylaws or regulations, for example, local or regional council body corpora…
Charging a pet bond
… charge for pet bond. Landlords can charge a maximum of 2 weeks’ rent. . Landlords can only charge 1 pet bond per tenancy. This means if a tenant got consent for 2 or more pets, only 1 pet bond can be charged. If a landlord charges more than 2 weeks’ rent, they could receive a penalty of up to $3,000. If the landlor…
Request to keep a pet at a rental property
This is a recommended template to help make informed decisions for requests to keep a pet at a rental property.
Refunding a pet bond
… when to apply for one. When tenants can get a pet bond refund. The tenant can get a refund of their pet bond if: they are no longer keeping any consented pets at the property there is no pet-related damage to the property that is more than fair wear and tear, and the landlord and tenant have agreed to refund the bond. Pet…
Pet consent conditions
If a landlord approves a pet consent request, they can set certain conditions that a tenant must meet. The conditions must be reasonable. If a tenant already had approval to keep a pet before 1 December 2025, they must continue to meet the conditions that were set as part of that approval. The landlord cannot set new condit…
Talk with other tenants before requesting pet consent
… else living at the property. Who will pay the pet bond (if the landlord asks for one). Who will be responsible for pet-related damage (if any). Allergies and suitable pets. Areas of the property that are off-limits for the pet. Document conversations or decisions. It is a good idea to document any conversations or…
Rules about pets
If a tenant wants to keep an animal as a pet at their property, there are rules they must meet to be able to keep the pet. If a tenant wants to start keeping a pet on or after 1 December 2025, they must request a pet consent. If the landlord approves, they can set certain conditions the tenant has to meet, for example to pay a pet…
