Question: Do we need strata management approval for our dog before purchasing a unit or townhouse? What is a reasonable time frame for a response?
We are in the market for a strata unit or townhouse. We have a dog. Open houses mention the same vague “pets by negation or review”. Do we need strata management approval before purchasing the property? What is the obligation for strata management to get back within a reasonable time frame, say seven days?
Answer: If the committee are entitled to make this decision, a committee meeting can be called with three days’ notice.
The Strata Titles Act states that approval must be received from the corporation to keep pets. The committee can make this decision unless limitations have been placed on the committee. If the committee are entitled to make this decision, a committee meeting can be called with three days’ notice.
If the committee is not entitled to make this decision, or if the corporation does not have a committee, the vote will need to be submitted through an extraordinary meeting (EGM). For EGMs, owners are required to receive 14 days notice.
This post appears in Strata News #681.
Carrie McInerney
Horner Management
E: carrie@hornermanagement.com.au
P: 08 8234 5777
We are looking to purchase and occupy a strata unit or townhouse. We also currently have a dog. Places we look at all say the same vague “pets by negation or review” Is the legalization implying we need to have Strata Managment approval prior to being able to purchase the property? If so, what obligation is on the Strata Managment to get back within a reasonable time frame, like 7 days?
Hi Glen
The following response has been provided by Carrie McInerney, Horner Management:
The Strata Titles Act states that approval must be received from the corporation to keep pets. This decision can be made by the Committee, unless limitations have been placed on the Committee. If the Committee are entitled to make this decision a Committee Meeting can be called with 3 days notice. If the Committee are not entitled to make this decision, or if the Corporation do not have a Committee the vote will need to be submitted by way of an Extra Ordinary Meeting which owners are required to receive 14 days notice of.