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Pets finally recognised as members of the family with new pet bonds and consent rules from December 1

Reforms to allow landlords to request a pet bond to tenants, and for current or new tenants to ask to keep a pet

Gill South
Last updated: 1 December 2025 | 3 min read

Man's best friend

What to expect from December 1

Pet-friendly tenancy rules begin on 1 December 2025

When landlords can say no to pets in their properties if:

Tips to landlords on managing tenants with pets

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