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[Ruffy]

Hi all

I have recently bought an apartment in a strata which has a special by-law to specifically exclude dogs. According to the strata manager, the background to this is they had issues with a previous dog (passed away 8 years ago now) and took the approach that all dogs should be banned.

When I bought into the strata I didn’t think twice about it as I don’t have a dog. Now I am looking to rent out my second room and received an application from a prospective tenant offering to pay 10% more than the advertised rent and is willing to sign up for a long contract if she can bring her dog along. I have spoken to her on the phone and it is a familar tale for most of Sydney renters, it’s difficult to find a place, let alone one that is pet friendly. I have no problems with dogs so I wouldn’t mind and so long as it doesn’t disrupt other people enjoying their apartments, it would make good business sense to rent to her!

Being a new owner, I don’t want to start off on the wrong foot with the BC. I’d like to propose repealing the special by law and reinstating the standard Option A for pets so that the option is at least there if they are a responsible pet owner. Does anyone have any tips for proposing a change in by-law or alternative ideas?

 

Cheers

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