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Day: 29 October 2025

Oct 29
Commencement date for pet laws locked in

The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants greater ability to keep pets in rental properties.  Under the new legislation, tenants will still need to obtain the landlord’s consent before keeping a pet. However, landlords will only be able to withhold consent on reasonable grounds. […]