Get ahead of the curve with this essential online training session on the new Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (expected to become law in late 2024 and take effect from early 2025). This focused training will help property managers and landlords navigate significant changes to pet policies and termination rules while maintaining compliance with new tenant protection measures.

Key Topics

New Pet Rights Framework:
- Understanding tenants’ strengthened rights to keep pets
- Strategies for protecting property interests while accommodating pet ownership
- Setting reasonable pet conditions and bond requirements
- Managing property maintenance and insurance considerations
- Implementing effective pet agreements and screening processes
Balanced Termination Framework: Understanding the restored termination provisions within the context of enhanced tenant protections and new compliance requirements
New Operating Environment: How to navigate termination rights while adhering to strengthened anti-retaliatory provisions and tenant safeguards
Documentation Requirements: Updated standards for notice periods and evidence requirements that balance landlord rights with tenant protections
Notice Requirements: Updated timeframes and proper procedures for giving notices
Smoke-Free Properties: Implementation and enforcement of no-smoking clauses
Timeline Management: Understanding the effective dates of various amendments

Expert-Led Training Session

Featuring

Sarina Gibbon, General Manager of the Auckland Property Investors Association and independent tenancy consultant
Jo Rae, Senior Consultant for Property Management for REINZ and independent tenancy consultant

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

Develop practical strategies for managing pet applications and agreements under the new framework
Master the nuanced changes to termination provisions and how they differ from pre-2020 rules
Understand how to exercise termination rights while maintaining compliance with new tenant protections
Learn practical implementation strategies for the new regulations
Develop templates and checklists for compliance
Develop strategies for positive landlord-tenant communication under the new framework

Training Details

Duration: 90 minutes
Format: Live online training with Q&A opportunities
Materials: Slide pack included

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Make sure your property management practices align with the new pet provisions and other legislative changes while protecting your property investments. Spaces are limited to ensure optimal interaction and learning opportunities.

Note: This training addresses the expected changes to the Residential Tenancies Act scheduled for implementation in early 2025. Content may be adjusted based on final legislative outcomes.