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In a move that could change the landscape of rental agreements, the Government has announced its intention to introduce a "pet bond" under upcoming amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act.

Kiwis own more pets per household than anywhere else in the world. Unfortunately for renters, only 13% of landlords allow pets in their rental properties. So, what are the pros and cons of allowing a four-legged co-tenant to move in, and what opportunities are you missing out on by having a hard "no pets" policy?

Renters United have recently proposed 36 law changes to fix “broken” rental system. What’s in it for you?

It’s no surprise that a well-renovated, freshly refurbished property attracts more interest from higher quality tenants but also higher rents. If you finally decide to spend some hard-earned money on your investment property, you'll want to make sure the renovation will maximise your rental yields.

Think you’ve done all you could to maximise your investment return? These simple ideas can help you get ahead.

Rental bonds are a typical part of a new tenancy which follow some strict rules that all landlords and tenants should understand.

Most landlords are well aware that charging extra bond for pets is illegal in New Zealand. So what can you do to make sure you feel more comfortable renting to tenants with pets?

If you’re one of the landlords who don’t allow pets on your property who just discovered your tenant is living with one, it is important to know what you can do about it.

Perhaps you’ve just received keys to your new rental property, or your current tenants are leaving without much notice. Whatever the reasons, you need to get your property in front of as many people as possible fast and secure a GOOD tenant to make sure your property doesn’t sit idle and you’re not losing out on rent.

Most landlords are genuinely trying to do their best at managing their rental properties. However, nobody is perfect. Sometimes inexperience and unfamiliarity with the ever-changing tenancy law lead to mistakes and actions that could be considered illegal.