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So a bit of an update and plea for help. I read the previous comments re: legislation and admit I’m a bit overwhelmed trying to figure it all out. However, late last week I emailed the strata manager in desperation, she was sympathetic when I spoke to her earlier and she had spoken to the owners about having to get the dog trained and insisting the OC issue the Notice to Comply.
It’s been 8 months, the dog is not trained, and the day before I sent the email it barked 400 times in less than 4 hours. I requested the SM’s assistance with next steps, NCAT application etc. Her emailed response today:
“Unfortunately, as this is not disturbing other residents, you will need to take the tenants to the tribunal directly. There is not much more we can do here.”
I think I need to call her, but honestly, is this our only option? I thought if the residents were in breach of the NtC the OC could apply to NCAT, but I guess they don’t care. If it’s true that it’s not as issue if only one resident is disturbed, then given we live upstairs from the dog owner, is it okay for my child to play basketball on our timber floor at 6am? After all, it wouldn’t bother anyone else 🙁 We don’t let them, obviously, but it’s tempting…