Assistance Animals in a Body Corporate
Living with an assistance animal in a body corporate can raise questions about by-laws, approval and access to common property. The key distinction is…
Pets in a Queensland Body Corporate: Frequently Asked Questions
Pets can be an important part of your household. Keeping an animal in a Queensland body corporate may involve by-laws and approval processes. This guide…
Pets in a Queensland Body Corporate: Rules and Approval
Pets are part of everyday life for many Queensland households, but living in a body corporate means animal ownership can affect common property and other…
How to Stop a Dog Barking in an Apartment
Pets, especially dogs, can cause conflict in a strata community. Excessive barking can disturb neighbours and affect their enjoyment of their homes, so…
Top 10 Dog Breeds for Apartments
Having a pet may be vital for your family but the reality of owning one whilst living in a Body Corporate has its challenges. Legislation on pet ownership in strata properties has evolved over time and varies from state to state. In this article, we provide a list of the most suitable dogs for strata […]
Bodies Corporate Are Now Required to Consider Pet Applications Much Faster
As of May 1, 2024, new legislation introduced by the Queensland Government will significantly impact how pet applications are handled within nearly all body corporate communities across the state. These changes not only accelerate the decision-making process but also introduce default outcomes if deadlines are not met. Let’s delve into these modifications and their implications […]
Hynes Legal: New Laws Open The Catflap To Pets
On Tuesday 14 November 2023, the Queensland Government passed new body corporate laws. The new laws will commence on a date yet to be announced, which is likely to be in early 2024. Three things to know about new strata laws regarding pets: The new legislation is extremely pet-friendly Existing ‘no-pets’ by-laws are confirmed as invalid, […]
Pets in a Body Corporate Property – What to Consider?
Living in an apartment or townhouse can be a great option for many people, but when it comes to having pets, it can be a bit trickier than with a stand-alone property. Pets are an important part of many people’s lives. Aussies in particular are keen pet owners with our country having some of the […]
Renting With Pets in a Community Titles Scheme
The keeping of pets in a body corporate can be a divisive topic. Naturally, the risk of not being able to keep a beloved pet can be an emotionally taxing experience for pet owners living in community titles schemes. To keep potential conflict at a minimum, it is critical for all involved to be aware […]
Grace Lawyers: What is Happening With Pets in Strata?
Maybe the Irwin’s were onto something when they got involved with Crocodiles…. They don’t move around much or leave their home (at Australia Zoo), sleep a fair bit, just lay in a pool, don’t bark, don’t wander around depositing nasty surprises everywhere, don’t attack people on common property, don’t shed hair that may give allergies […]