Pets

If you live in a Housing New Zealand house or flat you can keep pets so long as you have checked with us and we've said yes.

Having a pet doesn't affect your application for housing, but it may limit the number and range of properties that are suitable for you.

If a pet that has been approved is a persistent nuisance or hazard we may cancel our agreement. In extreme cases, we can have pets removed from a tenant's property at their expense, or we can seek to end their tenancy.

Keeping a dog

Apart from certified hearing or sight dogs, you need to apply in writing to your local office to keep a dog at your Housing New Zealand house. We consider each application on a case-by-case basis. In your letter please include your name, address and the breed of dog.

If we approve your request you will need to sign an agreement showing that:

• the dog is registered
• the dog is kept within the property
• you take responsibility for the dog and ensure it doesn't disturb neighbours
• you will comply with all the legal obligations of a dog owner
• you will make sure the dog is tied up when we or our contractors visit
• you will have the dog removed if it becomes a nuisance or is dangerous.