Why we need pets in strata?

Ace Body Corporate’s CEO Stephen Raff – talks about pets in strata –

Why? Because over two thirds of Australian households own pets and did you know, Australian’s own the largest number of pets in the world? So, pets, are important to our living in strata and important to our communities.

Why are they important? Because pets provide enormous health benefits for us, including:

1. Reducing depression
2. Reducing stress and
3. Helping us feel much happier in our home environments.

So we, Body Corporate Managers, Bodies Corporate, lot owners and pet owners themselves, need to manage these environments, our strata communities, to ensure pets can continue to live in strata. Making sure the strata by-laws and model rules that are present throughout Australia, are upheld.

So, what do we need to do to make sure pets can stay?

Ensure compliance. And understanding why it is important and just by-laws are in place, will help us all voluntarily and readily play our part.

For example, major injuries can occur as a result of a slip, trip or fall! Common hazards are presented when pets are not accompanied by their owner on common property or when they are not on a lead.

For example, if an owner is not there to guide and pick up after their dog, if it defecates on common property, it could result in someone slipping, not to mention an odour problem. A cat unaccompanied by its owner, could make its way into a stairwell and result in an unsuspecting resident tripping and falling.

So, if you are looking at renting or buying a strata property, be sure to make yourself aware of the by-laws /model rules that apply to you and your pets, for your safety and that of all residents. If you do this, then you and your pets can benefit from living together in your strata community.