Skip to content
Sectional Title & Community Schemes
Article 08 of 74

Thinking of bringing a pet into a complex?

Pet rules are one of the most common sources of misunderstanding in community schemes. The prescribed rules contemplate written trustee consent, but a scheme may have valid amended rules and reasonable conditions.

PROPERTY INSIGHT 08 Thinking of bringing a pet into a complex?
Scheme-specific reminder

Community-scheme rules can differ. Always check the current rules, approvals and documents for the specific complex or scheme.

What to know

  • Ask for the current pet rule before buying, renting or adopting an animal.
  • Where consent is required, obtain it in writing and keep a copy.
  • Trustees may impose reasonable conditions relating to control, nuisance, safety and common areas.
  • Assistance animals receive specific protection under the prescribed conduct rules.
Important Information

The information in Fabulous Homes Insights is provided for general property education and information. Property, tax, finance, sectional-title, rental, municipal and compliance matters can differ according to individual circumstances, contractual terms, scheme rules, municipal requirements and changes in law. Where necessary, readers should obtain advice from an appropriate attorney, conveyancer, tax practitioner, financial professional, property practitioner, engineer, inspector or other suitably qualified professional.

FABULOUS HOMES

Property decisions deserve good information.

Browse current properties, request a valuation or speak directly to the Fabulous Homes team.