Our first meeting of the year will be held at the Honest Lawyer, Point Road, Monaco on Tuesday 10 March at 7:30pm.
Optional pre-meeting meal at 6:00pm.
Because this is our first meeting of 2026, we have some special promotions to encourage attendance:
• Spot prizes (Bunnings vouchers)
• One free pre-meeting drink for current financial members
To receive your free drink voucher, you must show your current membership card (plastic or preferably on your mobile phone via the NZPIF Members App).
Please collect your voucher from the meeting room. No card = no free drink.
This initiative encourages members to use their card and access the valuable discounts available at:
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Bunnings Warehouse
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Mitre 10 Mega
Meeting Content
This month we are hosting a forum-style Q&A with Summit Rentals, alongside Glenn presenting on the new government-imposed pet rules and pet bond provisions affecting landlords and tenants.
The new law introduces significant changes, including:
- Restrictions on blanket “no pets” clauses
- Requirements for written consent processes
- 21-day landlord response timeframe
- Defined “reasonable grounds” for refusal
- Introduction of pet bonds (up to 2 weeks’ rent)
- Risk of unlawful act fines (up to $1,500) for non-compliance
A key takeaway: Every rental property now requires a clearly written pet policy prepared before a tenant or applicant requests permission.
We will discuss:
- Practical examples of reasonable pet conditions
- When a property may be unsuitable
- Pet bond handling and lodgement
- Risks around retaliatory notices
- How Tenancy Tribunal interpretation may evolve
This is a timely and practical session for landlords navigating the new compliance landscape.