Pet Bond Calculator
This calculator works out the maximum pet bond, general bond and combined total bond a landlord can lawfully charge in New Zealand under the rules that took effect on 1 December 2025. Knowing the correct caps matters because charging more than the law allows can trigger a Tenancy Tribunal penalty. Simply enter your weekly rent, or pick one of the quick preset amounts, and the calculator instantly returns the maximum general bond (4 weeks' rent), the maximum pet bond (2 weeks' rent), and the maximum total bond (6 weeks' rent) a landlord can ask for. A comparison table shows these figures across a range of common weekly rents, a breakdown box sets out your own numbers side by side, and a checklist covers the key rules to watch, including that a pet bond needs the landlord's consent, only one pet bond applies per tenancy regardless of how many pets are approved, and no pet bond can be charged for a disability assist dog. It also flags that all bonds, including the pet bond, move to the new Bond Hub lodgement system from 29 June 2026. Use it before signing a tenancy agreement or requesting a bond to check you are within the legal limits. The figures shown are the maximum allowed by law, a landlord may choose to charge less, and this is general information rather than legal advice.
1. Your Rent
2. Bond Limits (Fixed by Law)
A pet bond can only be charged if the landlord has consented to the pet. Only one pet bond applies per tenancy, no matter how many pets are approved. No pet bond can be charged for a disability assist dog.
Maximum Bonds at Different Weekly Rents
| Weekly rent | Max general bond (4 wks) | Max pet bond (2 wks) | Max total bond (6 wks) |
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