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Reviewed 23 September 2026. These starting points help Invercargill landlords and tenants find current tenancy information. Check the linked Tenancy Services guidance before making a decision about an individual tenancy.

Pet requests and pet bonds

Pet-consent rules changed on 1 December 2025. They cover written consent, reasonable grounds for declining a request, conditions and pet bonds. Different treatment applies to pets already lawfully kept before that date and to disability assist dogs. Read Tenancy Services guidance on pets before requesting consent or setting conditions.

Bond administration is now online

From 29 June 2026, landlords can manage bond refunds and changes of tenant or landlord through Bond Hub or integrated property-management software. The former paper forms for these transactions are no longer available. See the current bond-refund process.

Keep up with tenancy law changes

New methamphetamine-contamination regulations took effect on 16 April 2026. Tenancy Services also maintains guidance on earlier changes to ending tenancies, notices and other responsibilities. Use the current tenancy law changes page for dates, requirements and links to detailed guidance.

The January 2025 summary previously featured here remains available as a historical reference; it does not include every later change.

Discuss your property or tenancy

Contact our property management team with your question, or use the form below for a non-urgent enquiry. Owners can request a rental appraisal; tenants can find rental FAQs and the maintenance reporting process. Explore Property Guides for more resources.