Tips For Renting With Pets

Finding a suitable rental home with a pet takes preparation. A clear application, useful information about the animal and an understanding of the current pet consent process can help landlords assess your request.

Ask for pet consent

For pets introduced on or after 1 December 2025, tenants generally need to request the landlord’s consent. A landlord must consider the request and may only refuse on permitted grounds. Consent can include reasonable conditions, and a pet bond of up to two weeks’ rent may be required where the law allows.

Rules can differ for pets that were already approved or kept at the property before 1 December 2025. Check the current guidance from Tenancy Services or ask your property manager if you are unsure which rules apply.

Create a useful pet profile

Provide information that helps the property manager and landlord understand the animal and how you care for it:

• Pet name, species, breed, age and size
• A recent photograph
• Desexing, registration and microchip information where relevant
• Training history and typical behaviour
• References from a previous landlord, property manager or neighbour
• How the pet is cared for while you are away from home

Choose a property that genuinely suits the animal

Consider fencing, outdoor space, access, neighbouring properties and any body corporate or property restrictions. A home that works for the animal is more likely to support a successful tenancy.

Be clear about responsibility

Tenants remain responsible for meeting their tenancy obligations and for pet-related damage beyond fair wear and tear as provided by law. Discuss expectations about cleaning, lawns, waste, noise and access before the tenancy begins, and make sure any agreed conditions are recorded in writing.

Keep your information current

Consent applies to the pet or pets covered by the request. If circumstances change or you want to keep another pet, contact the property manager before introducing the animal to the property.

Applying for a Ray White Bream Bay rental

Review the listing to see whether pets may be considered, attend the viewing and include your pet information with the application. Approval is not automatic and will depend on the property, the animal and the applicable legal grounds and conditions.

Browse current Bream Bay rental properties or contact our property management team on 09 433 0334.