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I see the same stuff at court, but its usually because the landlord applications are all kinds of crazy requests that don't have any basis in law. It usually comes from the culture that because they own the house, they can essentially do whatever they want - especially if the tenant is...

Not specific performance, but I don't know anyone that's even tried. And I don't act for landlords at work. I can't see it being that controversial. Terminations I have definitely heard of. I think its a bit easier in WA currently.

Apply to court/tribunal seeking: 1) Damages if the pet has caused any; 2.1) A specific performance order that the pet is restrained from residing at the premises; or 2.2) Termination of the lease based on the breach of agreement.

Yes quite a few. Even within the banner of "inappropriate for the premises", there are specific factors such as the furnishings and fittings within the property, the layout of the property, and closeness to neighbours etc. No doubt each situation will have plenty of factors to bring up there...

Well do what you like, but don't complain about the law or the tribunal if you were told you had options; offered assistance from a lawyer; and then decided to just sit there and take it.

Lots of speculation in this thread - especially from PMs it seems. The validity of a no pet clause depends on the circumstances - all of them. Things like the type of pet, the type of property are factors, but not conclusively to the extent of other circumstances. At the end of the day, if...