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Willow Realty

Locality: Rockdale, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9577 8400

Address: Ground Floor, 633 Princes Highway 2216 Rockdale, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.willowrealty.com.au

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22.01.2022 A recent ruling by the NSW Court of Appeal, which struck down an attempt from a well-known Sydney building to ban pets, relates to ‘blanket bans’ in by-laws of strata schemes which as a result of this ruling now makes these types of by-laws invalid. The Court of Appeal ruled that a by-law imposing a blanket ban on the keeping of animals at the Horizon apartment tower in Darlinghurst was oppressive and breached strata laws: section 139(1) of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2...015 (the Act) prohibits a by-law from being harsh, unconscionable or oppressive. However, importantly, this decision DOES NOT impinge on a landlord’s right to refuse pets in their rental property. A landlord in a strata building has the right to reasonably refuse a pet regardless of any by-law which permits them, however, the landlord cannot agree to a particular pet if that would be in breach of a by-law (provided the by-law is not a blanket ban). Strata schemes have to be reasonable (for instance, it may not be reasonable to have a large dog such as a Great Dane in a one-bedroom apartment, but a small dog may be considered reasonable). Here are answers to three common questions relating to the rules around Landlords and tenant requests to have pets living in a property: Can the Owners Corporation prohibit an apartment or unit holder from having a pet? No. However, this does not prohibit an Owners Corporation from having reasonable rules around having a pet (e.g. approval of pets, common areas which they are not allowed in (e.g. pool, BBQ area, etc), they may be required to be under a certain weight/size, must have a vet’s opinion on its suitability to unit living, must be fully vaccinated and registered). Can a Landlord prohibit a Tenant in a strata property from having a pet? Yes. A Landlord may reasonably refuse a pet provided they remain compliant with any associated by-laws - however, not if it would discriminate against the Tenant where that Tenant required an assistance animal (refer to section 139(5) of the Act). Can a Landlord prohibit a Tenant from having a pet in a free-standing property? Yes, they can. However, if the free-standing property is part of a strata scheme (eg. a villa) then the landlord must remain compliant with any by-laws on the keeping of pets and must not discriminate against the Tenant in relation to an assistance animal. Where a landlord does agree to a pet in their property then they would have to comply with the by-law conditions of approval and ensure that the Tenant complies with the by-law’s requirements of keeping the pet (e.g. picking up faeces, size of the pet, etc). For more information on the NSW Court of Appeal decision and by-laws on pets in strata schemes, visit the by-laws in your strata scheme page on NSW Fair Trading’s website.

20.01.2022 NSW & STAMP DUTY The NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has long been pushing for a move away from stamp duty to land tax and last month the NSW government made a major move which might be repeated in all states. As part of the 2020 NSW Budget, it was announced that NSW property owners will no longer be forced to pay stamp duty as a large lump sum when purchasing a property. Instead, they’ll have the option to pay an annual property tax. And the NSW government has flagged the ...Continue reading

15.01.2022 It's going to be a HOT one this weekend! To help you keep your best mate safe, read the Animal Welfare League NSW's hot-weather pet tips below! Make sure y...our pet has access to fresh, cool water throughout the day. Ensure your pet has shade to escape the sun throughout the day (shady areas move at different times of the day!) Where possible, bring your pet inside to keep cool in air-conditioned rooms or safely near a fan. NEVER ever leave your pet unattended in a vehicle. It doesn't take long for pet to experience heat stroke in a confined, and heated space. Animal Welfare League NSW urges people to contact their local police if they see a pet trapped in a car during hot weather. Light-coloured pets are more at risk of sunburn and skin cancers, especially if they have pink noses and ears. Be sure to keep these pets inside where possible, and most pet retailers have pet sunscreen available to purchase. Australia is home to some of the best, and deadliest, snakes in the world. During Summer, snake activity increases so be sure to keep an eye on any curious pets if you are in a snake-prone area - and keep details of your local vet nearby. Some breeds (like pugs, bulldogs, boxers etc) have impaired physical ability to breathe, pant and keep cool. Be extra vigilant in making sure 'squishy-faced' pets are safe. Older pets, pockets pets (rabbits, guinea pigs), overweight pets, birds, and pets with respiratory or heart conditions need extra help staying cool during summer. Keep your pet's tick and parasite protection up to date. Tick danger is all year-round but more prevalent in the hotter months. If you are in a common tick zone, speak to your vet about the best protection for your pet. Read more Animal Welfare League NSW pet tips here: www.awlnsw.com.au/summerpettips

14.01.2022 The office is ready for Christmas

09.01.2022 Kingsgrove- SOLD SOLD SOLD - Congratulations to the team and Iain Mason

09.01.2022 A Big Happy Birthday to Iain Mason. Don’t work to hard today.A Big Happy Birthday to Iain Mason. Don’t work to hard today.

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