Interested in purchasing a strata unit or apartment and wondering if they will allow you to keep your pet? Keeping pets in a strata unit can be a bit of a sensitive task. In the past most schemes did not allow pets since it can cause a disturbance to the other residents and for various other reasons. However, in recent times certain legislative changes have allowed pets in some strata schemes. If you really want to find out if the unit you are interested in allows pets, then it is best to do a strata inspection in Sydney by a certified professional who can issue you with comprehensive strata reports in Sydney.
These strata reports will not only provide you with details on the pet policy of a strata unit, but will include a lot of other information and details which will be helpful when you make a decision whether to buy or not, and these will include information about the financials, about the management corporations, the history of the strata scheme and even history of legal issues and repairs. Therefore, it is well worth getting a professional strata inspection done before you invest your hard-earned money.
When it comes to allowing pets, most strata schemes who do allow pets to be kept in their units by residents, will require the following conditions to be fulfilled:
- The animal must be microchipped.
- The animal must be desexed.
- Animal must be kept within the lot and not allowed to wander around.
- They must not enter another property or lot.
- If the animal is to be moved across the lot, then it should be carried or properly transferred by the owner.
- They should not cause a disturbance to the peace and enjoyment of the other residents.
All these conditions will be included in a professional Northern Beaches strata report, and it is well worth the money you spend on getting one done before deciding on your purchase.
