Big change for Landlords: "No Pets" bans no longer allowed
Landlords Beware: Blanket ‘No Pets’ Clauses Now Illegal! Tenants in New Zealand may keep a pet with written consent from their landlord and from 1 December 2025, landlords cannot refuse consent without reasonable grounds. Any tenancy agreement containing a blanket “no pets” clause will be unenforceable unless it sets out specific, reasonable grounds for the restriction. This reform represents a significant shift for landlords. A refusal must now be linked to matters such as property suitability, body corporate or local bylaw restrictions, safety concerns, or…
