2025 Tenancy Law Update: RTA Training for Landlords and Property Managers

90-minute web session streaming from 6 pm

Replay available

Featuring Sarina Gibbon, APIA and Jo Rae, REINZ

Get ahead of the curve with this essential online training session on the new Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (expected to become law in late 2024 and take effect from early 2025). This focused training will help property managers and landlords navigate significant changes to pet policies and termination rules while maintaining compliance with new tenant protection measures.

Key Topics

• New Pet Rights Framework:
  • Understanding tenants’ strengthened rights to keep pets
  • Strategies for protecting property interests while accommodating pet ownership
  • Setting reasonable pet conditions and bond requirements
  • Managing property maintenance and insurance considerations
  • Implementing effective pet agreements and screening processes
• Balanced Termination Framework: Understanding the restored termination provisions within the context of enhanced tenant protections and new compliance requirements
• New Operating Environment: How to navigate termination rights while adhering to strengthened anti-retaliatory provisions and tenant safeguards
• Documentation Requirements: Updated standards for notice periods and evidence requirements that balance landlord rights with tenant protections
• Notice Requirements: Updated timeframes and proper procedures for giving notices
• Smoke-Free Properties: Implementation and enforcement of no-smoking clauses
• Timeline Management: Understanding the effective dates of various amendments

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Develop practical strategies for managing pet applications and agreements under the new framework
• Master the nuanced changes to termination provisions and how they differ from pre-2020 rules
• Understand how to exercise termination rights while maintaining compliance with new tenant protections
• Learn practical implementation strategies for the new regulations
• Develop templates and checklists for compliance
• Develop strategies for positive landlord-tenant communication under the new framework

Training Details

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Format: Live online training with Q&A opportunities
• Materials: Slide pack included

Register Now

Make sure your property management practices align with the new pet provisions and other legislative changes while protecting your property investments. Spaces are limited to ensure optimal interaction and learning opportunities.

Note: This training addresses the expected changes to the Residential Tenancies Act scheduled for implementation in early 2025. Content may be adjusted based on final legislative outcomes.

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Non-members can purchase a ticket here.