The Property Academy Podcast New pet rules for renters explained ⎥ Ep. 1926
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Dec 19, 2024 Explore the latest housing rules affecting renters, including a new pet bond framework set for 2025. Discover how landlords might navigate the controversial new pet regulations, including when it's lawful to refuse pets. The discussion also highlights the return of 90-day no-cause terminations and what motivates landlords to prefer this option. Tenants may experience shorter notice periods, while responsibility for pet-related damages shifts more heavily onto them. Tune in for insights on both landlord strategies and tenant rights!
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Use 90-Day Notice For Periodic Tenancies
- Use the 90-day no-cause termination for periodic tenancies when you need to regain possession quickly.
- Remember fixed-term tenancies are unaffected so you must honour their full term.
Shorter Notice For Renovations And Fixed Terms
- Give six weeks' notice when ending a tenancy to move in or renovate, not nine weeks.
- Treat fixed-term contracts as truly fixed so they end vacant unless renewed up front.
Tenant Notice Period Shortens To Three Weeks
- Tenants' notice period drops from four weeks to three weeks, which shifts vacancy dynamics.
- This change balances giving landlords more rights with giving tenants slightly shorter notice too.