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Is the law the same in Strata and Community Schemes in so far as rules around by-laws and permitting and keeping pets?

By-Laws, Pets, eBooks

Posted 04 November 2024

Yes, the legislation is the same. Please refer to our previous article New Laws for Community and Strata Schemes for 2023! There were some provisions …

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What should we do if we think that our pets by-law is invalid and we need a new pets by-law?

By-Laws, Pets, eBooks

Posted 19 May 2024

Give our office a call on 02 9929 0226 and we can provide you with advice or draft a new by-law for you.  â€¦

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What should an owners corporation do if it thinks its pets by-law is invalid due to the new laws?

By-Laws, Pets, eBooks

Posted 19 May 2024

We suggest that you review your pets by-law to see if it unreasonably prohibits the keeping of pets. A by-law is very likely to be an invalid by-law i…

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Can we make it a condition that occupants that wish to keep pets need to make an application?

By-Laws, Pets, eBooks

Posted 19 May 2024

Yes. To ensure that there is compliance with certain conditions of a by-law or to ensure that pets will not cause unreasonable interference to the occ…

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I rent an apartment in strata scheme. My landlord has said that I can have a dog. Do I need to ask the owners corporation?

By-Laws, Pets, eBooks

Posted 19 May 2024

If you are renting, under your residential tenancy agreement you will likely need consent from your landlord to keep a dog. In addition, depending on …

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I’m in the process of purchasing an apartment. Can I get assurance pet approval will be granted before I buy the property?

By-Laws, Pets, eBooks

Posted 19 May 2024

Whilst some strata committees are willing to consider applications for pets prior to purchase, in reality, most pet applications are not considered un…

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If an occupant claims they have an ‘assistance animal’, can an owners corporation ask to see evidence that the animal actually is a certified ‘assistance animal’?

By-Laws, Pets, eBooks

Posted 18 May 2024

Yes. This is a reasonable provision to include in a by-law that occupants who have an ‘assistance animal’ provide evidence prescribed by the legis…

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What if somebody is allergic to pets in the building? Is that a valid reason to have a by-law banning all pets?

By-Laws, Pets, eBooks

Posted 19 May 2024

Allergies are not referred to in the circumstances listed in clause 36A despite being considered by Fair Trading NSW.  â€¦

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