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Home » Pets » Pets NSW » NSW: Does the Joy of Keeping a Pet in Strata come at a Cost?

NSW: Does the Joy of Keeping a Pet in Strata come at a Cost?

Published October 13, 2023 By Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co Lawyers Leave a Comment Last Updated February 19, 2025

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This article is about new strata laws dealing with pets in NSW strata buildings.

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Keeping a pet in some strata schemes can be costly when schemes charge an additional fee or bond for the joy of having a pet!

The good news is that the NSW Government as part of the reform has labelled these fees and bonds as being costly, unreasonable, and unnecessary as lot owners already pay levies.

Owners already pay for the upkeep of their strata schemes including the cost of insurance to cover damage to common areas as part of their levies.

The reform is part of phase one of the NSW Government’s review to ensure we have a more transparent and fairer strata system.

This week the NSW Government will move forward on critical reforms implementing changes to ensure the system is fairer and transparent… A more modern, transparent community living system.

So, will there be a blanket ban on pet fees and bonds under the reforms for strata laws governing community living arrangements?

Adrian Mueller
Partner + Senior Lawyer
JS Mueller & Co Lawyers
E: adrianmueller@muellers.com.au
P: 02 9562 1266

This post appears in Strata News #668.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for your personal information only. It is not meant to be legal or professional advice nor should it be used as a substitute for such advice. You should seek legal advice for your specific circumstances before relying on any information herein. Contact JS Mueller & Co for any required legal assistance.

JS Mueller & Co Lawyers has been servicing the strata industry across metropolitan and regional NSW for over 40 years. We are a specialist firm of strata lawyers with in depth and unmatched experience in, and comprehensive knowledge of strata law and levy collection.

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This article has been republished with permission from the author and first appeared on the JS Mueller & Co Lawyers website.

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About Adrian Mueller, JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

For over 22 years Adrian has specialised exclusively in strata law, his knowledge and experience is second to none.

Known for his articulate and engaging presentation style he has delivered groundbreaking papers to strata lawyers, the strata industry and lectured extensively on strata law topics.

He has been published in many mainstream and industry broadcast and digital and print media publications for his extensive knowledge on strata law.

In recognition of his outstanding ability, Adrian has been admitted as a Fellow of the Australian College of Community Association Lawyers, the peak body for Australian strata lawyers.

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