For many people, it’s the warmth, joy and pitter-patter of tiny paws that really transform a house into a home. Once upon a time, by-laws could restrict you from experiencing the magic, but that is no longer true. You can have pets in your strata home, although certain restrictions may apply.
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Amidst twinkling lights and the sound of carols, you’re probably making a list and checking it twice for your holiday gathering. However, navigating strata Christmas party etiquette requires more than a Santa hat and a plate of cookies. Here’s how to keep your community living situation cheerful and bright.
It is that time of the year. Work Christmas parties, family and friends catch-ups. But what if you live in an owner’s corporation? What are the rules for hosting a Christmas party, and how do you satisfy your guests and respect your neighbours at the same time?
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Yes — you can generally keep pets in your strata home, though the owners corporation may impose reasonable conditions to ensure community harmony. By-laws that ban pets outright are no longer considered valid in many areas, and pets are widely accepted as part of modern strata living.
Yes. You’ll usually need to inform the owners corporation or strata committee in writing about your intention to keep a pet. They may ask for details such as the animal’s type, breed, vaccination status and a photo as part of their assessment.
No. Recent strata law changes prohibit owners corporations from charging a fee, bond or insurance requirement just for keeping a pet in a lot.
If a pet causes unreasonable interference — such as persistent noise, damage or health concerns — the owners corporation can enforce by-laws and ask the owner to address the behaviour. In unresolved cases, a nuisance order or tribunal process may be pursued.
Yes. Assistance animals cannot be banned from a strata property and by-laws cannot impede their ability to perform their duties. Owners corporations may request evidence of the animal’s status but can’t refuse them on inappropriate grounds.
Being considerate includes understanding your by-laws, supervising pets in common areas, cleaning up after them, managing noise and ensuring they don’t disturb neighbours. Open communication with neighbours also helps maintain a harmonious living environment.
