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

From later this year, Kiwi tenants will have a presumptive right to keep pets. If you manage rentals, you need to know exactly when you can say yes or no, AND prove you acted within the law.

This 3.5-hour in-person workshop with tenancy law expert Sarina Gibbon will give you a proven decision-making framework so you can confidently handle any pet request - from Rotweilers to baby iguanas, support dogs to prized Persian cats - while protecting your property, staying compliant, and maintaining good rental relationships.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

We’ll go deep into tenancy law, insurance, health and safety rules, and general contract law.

You’ll learn how to:

• Approve or decline pet requests lawfully and strategically.

• Draft enforceable clauses that hold up at the Tribunal.

• Vet pet-owning tenants and manage risks effectively.

• Balance landlord and tenant interests without being “piggy in the middle.”

• Finesse your management authority so you lead on pet issues.

• Identify and avoid “loophole” advice that will fail in practice.

You will leave with:

• A decision-making framework for every pet request.

• Confidence to act decisively and defensibly.

• Practical tools for managing landlord and tenant expectations.

🧠 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

👩‍🏫 About Your Trainer

Sarina Gibbon is Director of Tenancy Advisory Ltd and one of NZ’s most trusted tenancy law experts, working with landlords, property managers, tenants, and government agencies. Known for her sharp, practical approach, Sarina has over 15 years’ experience helping the sector balance compliance with business success.

🐾 Proudly Supported by Renti

Renti is joining us in person at all four locations to share practical, tech-powered strategies for managing pet requests under the new law.

Exclusive for attendees:

• 3-month subscription waiver for agencies signing up at the event

• Early access to Renti Academy training resources

• 1-month cancellation policy for trial sign-ups

• Prize giveaways at every session

Renti’s smart tenancy tools make it easier to process applications, manage records, and stay compliant — the perfect complement to your new pet policies.

🐾 With Expert Support from Initio Insurance

Initio, a leader in landlord insurance, is providing exclusive ticket-holder resources to help you manage the insurance side of pet tenancies:

• Free downloadable eBook – covers pet-related damage and insurance protection

• Bonus video Q&A – answers common insurance questions about pets in rentals

• Co-branded post-event checklist – practical steps to pet-proof your rental and protect your investment

You’ll leave with expert-backed resources you can use immediately and refer to long after the workshop.

🎟️ Tickets

Discounted Early Bird Tickets On Sale Until 31 July 

Spaces are limited. Book early to secure your spot. 

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