Can a strata scheme ban pets entirely?
No, not in NSW, VIC, QLD or the ACT. Recent court decisions and legislative changes mean blanket pet bans are unenforceable in most states — owners must allow pets unless there's a genuine reason to refuse a specific animal.
The owners corporation can still impose reasonable conditions (size limits in lifts, noise rules, cleaning up after animals) and refuse a specific pet for a good reason (aggression, allergies of nearby owners, prior misbehaviour). A blanket 'no pets' by-law is almost always struck down.
By Reviewed by Last reviewed 2026-05-04
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