New strata laws on pets and animals
Attention pet lovers (and the not-so-much pet lovers)! There may well be more furry additions coming your way to your nearest strata building soon.
From 25 August 2021, the amendment to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) prevents a blanket ban on pets in a strata scheme. Section 137B of the Act effectively nullifies a by-law to the extent that bans or prohibits the keeping of animals in a strata scheme unless it “unreasonably interferes with another occupant’s use and enjoyment of the occupant’s lot or the common property.” [...]
