30/09/2022
New rental legislation passed by the Queensland Government’s in 2021 comes into effect tomorrow Saturday 1 October, making it much easier for renters to have a pet. It's good news for many people, given Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership numbers in the world with 62 per cent of us having a pet, (40 per cent a dog vs 30 per cent a cat). Now, a renter can seek the property owner’s permission to keep a pet, and property owners can only refuse a request on identified reasonable grounds, such as keeping the pet would breach laws or by-laws. The property owner must respond to a request for a pet in writing within 14 days, or consent is implied. Dogs Queensland President, Ulla Greenwood chatted with ABC Brisbane breakfast team Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan earlier today about how to keep your dog smelling like roses in a rental property! youtu.be/nuCgh4NXNOc
You'll find more about the changes here www.rta.qld.gov.au/rental-law-changes
