Fur Real: Mastering the New Pet Rules for Stronger Tenancy Outcomes [Christchurch]

A 3.5-hour strategic training for landlords and property managers

The law has changed.
The right to keep pets at rentals is no longer up for debate—it's here, and it’s coming into effect soon.

For landlords and property managers, that means one thing: it’s time to stop burying your head in the sand. The sooner you understand the new rules, adapt your strategy, and adjust your systems, the better your outcomes will be.

Join tenancy expert Sarina Gibbon for this dynamic and practical 3.5-hour workshop designed to give you clarity, control, and commercial confidence under the new pet tenancy laws. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to protect your property, vet tenants and pets properly, draft enforceable clauses, and maximise business continuity—all while staying compliant.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• What the new presumptive pet rights really mean for you

• How to strategically structure tenancy agreements with fair and enforceable pet clauses

• What reasonable grounds for refusing a pet look like in practice

• What you can legally ask about a pet during the application process

• How to vet pet-owning tenants and manage risk with confidence

• The roles of pet bonds, landlord insurance, and the Tenancy Tribunal

• How to balance your legal obligations with business expediency and long-term tenancy success

🧠 Workshop Includes:

✔ 3.5 hours of expert-led training
✔ Light morning tea
✔ Real-life scenarios and interactive activities
✔ Guest insights from insurance and proptech professionals
✔ Take-home clause templates, checklists, and Tribunal-prep tools

👩‍🏫 About Your Trainer

Sarina Gibbon is the Director of Tenancy Advisory Ltd, a boutique consultancy specialising in residential tenancy strategy. With a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most trusted tenancy experts, Sarina brings 15+ years of experience helping landlords, property managers, tenants, and community housing providers not just meet legal standards—but exceed them. Her training is known for being sharp, practical, and deeply focused on maximising outcomes and minimising stress.

🐾 Proudly Supported by Renti

We're thrilled to welcome Renti as our official content and marketing partner for the Fur Real workshop series! Renti will be joining us in person across all four locations to present practical, tech-powered strategies for navigating the new pet rules with ease. Attendees will also receive:

✅ A 3-month subscription waiver for agencies who sign up at the event
✅ Early access to Renti Academy and a one-month cancellation policy for trial sign-ups
✅ Bonus prize giveaways at each session

Renti’s smart tenancy tools are the perfect complement to the new pet provisions—come see them in action!

🐾 With Expert Support from Initio Insurance

We’re proud to partner with Initio, a leader in landlord insurance, to bring you expert guidance on navigating the insurance implications of pets in rentals. While Initio won’t be attending in person, they’re contributing:

📘 A free downloadable eBook on pet-related damage and insurance coverage
🎥 A BONUS video Q&A session answering common insurance questions
📋 A co-branded post-event checklist on pet-proofing your rental and protecting your investment

These resources will be made available exclusively to ticket holders—ensuring you walk away with long-term tools and practical know-how.

🎟️ Tickets

Discounted Early Bird Tickets On Sale Until 31 July 

Spaces are limited. Book early to secure your spot. 

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Not in Christchurch? Sign up to our other sessions at Auckland, Wellington or Dunedin.