Under new proposed pet laws renters may soon be allowed to own pets without needing approval from landlords.

The current laws state that:

• In NSW it is up to the discretion of the landlord whether they wish to accept a potential tenant with a pet
• The only exception for landlords in NSW is that they cannot refuse assistance animals
• In other states and territories across Australia, such as the ACT, landlords are required to go to the tribunal to obtain approval for any pet refusals

These potential changes will bring NSW laws in line with other laws across Australia and provide potential tenants with pets a greater choice, restricting landlords to deny pet owners.

With these impending changes it is important to ensure your pets by-laws are up to date and take into account the recent changes to both strata and residential tenancy laws regarding pets.

IS IT TIME TO UPDATE YOUR PETS BY-LAW?

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On 25 August 2021, new strata laws commenced which changed the rules regarding pet ownership in strata buildings.

Those rules mark a shift in the NSW Government’s policy concerning pets in strata buildings and encourage pets in strata.

But the new rules create traps for young players that can have unintended consequences for those unfamiliar with them.

In this article, we take a closer look at the new laws regulating pet ownership in strata buildings and the pitfalls associated with them – Pets and New Strata Laws

For all NSW strata legal advice including by-laws, building defects and levy collections contact us here or call 02 9562 1266, we’re happy to assist.

In at least two recent cases, NCAT has decided that “no pets” by-laws are invalid.

Are strata pet by-laws banning the keeping of pets no longer worth the paper they are written on?

What about the basic habitation rights of owners who want to live in a “pet free” building?

Where does this leave “no pets” buildings?  Pet By-laws – Is it the End of No Pets By-laws?

Need a pet by-law or some advice contact us now!

For NSW strata legal or levy collection advice please contact us here or call 02 9562 1266, we’re happy to assist.