While schemes can no longer prohibit animals altogether under Queensland law, they may still set reasonable conditions, and these rules can apply to visiting pets as well as those that live in the building.
Can Visitors Bring Pets Into Your Body Corporate Scheme? Read More »
In short, yes, you may be able to take your pet into your holiday apartment, but only if it’s permitted under the building’s by-laws and clearly stated in your booking terms.
Can I take my pet into a holiday apartment? Read More »
While these colourful spectacles delight crowds across Brisbane, they can be terrifying for pets who don’t understand the sudden loud bangs and flashing lights.
Ekka Fireworks: Ensuring Your Pet Remains Calm and Safe Read More »
This guide outlines the key considerations for pet ownership in a body corporate, including how to check your scheme’s by-laws, the approval process, common conditions, and valid reasons for refusal.
Getting your Pet Approved by the Body Corporate Read More »
Body corporate by-laws typically regulate the approval process for keeping animal(s) within their scheme. When it comes to assistance animals – such as certified guide, hearing, or assistance dogs, there are distinct legislative protections that override typical pet-related rules.
On 24 April 2024, the Queensland Government announced more changes to the legislation regarding pets. Taking effect from 1 May 2024 these will impact nearly all body corporate communities in Queensland. This article touches on those changes, how they compare to the previous legislation, and what it means for body corporate committees.
Faster pet approvals in body corporate schemes Read More »
In November 2023 the Queensland parliment passed a new bill which strengthens the rights of pet owners, and diminishes the power of a body corporate to keep pets out of the scheme.
Pet owners win under new body corporate law Read More »
Pets have long held a special place in our hearts and homes, and while pet ownership was already a right for owners with a body corporate, recent Queensland legislative changes have further extended this right to tenants. In this article, we cover the very limited acceptable grounds for refusing a pet application in a body corporate community.
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In a body corporate where neighbours share spaces, barking dogs can pose a challenge to maintaining harmony and respect. This article explains how to manage excessive barking in a body corporate and outlines the responsibilities of pet owners
Barking dogs in a body corporate Read More »