From: Michael G
Geez,
Do they consider that maybe the reason some Landlords don't want pets is because, of hard to clear hair, or feas eggs, which can cause irritation to other tenants?
Have a look below at their recommendations to tenants, of course, what they say isnt advice either
'No pets' clauses
Many tenants keep pets even when their tenancy agreement contains a 'no pets' clause, either because they had difficulty finding a property to rent which allowed pets or because they decide to keep a pet after they move in. Your legal position in this case is not clear.
If the landlord or agent finds out you have a pet, they may tell you that you will be evicted if you do not get rid of your pet. This is not necessarily true.
The Tenants Union believes that you cannot be evicted unless your landlord can prove your pet is causing a nuisance, damaging the property or endangering the safety of neighbours. Your landlord, however, may give you a Notice to Vacate for simply having a pet. We believe such a notice is invalid.
Your landlord or agent may apply to the Tribunal because you have breached the 'no pets' clause. Although the Tenants Union believes that the Tribunal cannot legally evict you for having a pet in breach of your tenancy agreement, the Tribunal has evicted tenants in such circumstances in the past. The Tribunal has also ordered tenants to remove their pets from the premises.
If your landlord gives you a Breach of Duty Notice or a Notice to Vacate because you have a pet, contact the Tenants Union or a tenant advice service for further assistance.
The information in this Fact Sheet is not legal advice. It is intended as a general guide only. It applies only to legislation current in the state of Victoria, Australia. For information regarding a specific tenancy problem, contact the Tenants Union. The Tenants Union accepts no responsibility for actions based on this information, nor for actions based on electronic translations of this information.
Geez,
Do they consider that maybe the reason some Landlords don't want pets is because, of hard to clear hair, or feas eggs, which can cause irritation to other tenants?
Have a look below at their recommendations to tenants, of course, what they say isnt advice either
'No pets' clauses
Many tenants keep pets even when their tenancy agreement contains a 'no pets' clause, either because they had difficulty finding a property to rent which allowed pets or because they decide to keep a pet after they move in. Your legal position in this case is not clear.
If the landlord or agent finds out you have a pet, they may tell you that you will be evicted if you do not get rid of your pet. This is not necessarily true.
The Tenants Union believes that you cannot be evicted unless your landlord can prove your pet is causing a nuisance, damaging the property or endangering the safety of neighbours. Your landlord, however, may give you a Notice to Vacate for simply having a pet. We believe such a notice is invalid.
Your landlord or agent may apply to the Tribunal because you have breached the 'no pets' clause. Although the Tenants Union believes that the Tribunal cannot legally evict you for having a pet in breach of your tenancy agreement, the Tribunal has evicted tenants in such circumstances in the past. The Tribunal has also ordered tenants to remove their pets from the premises.
If your landlord gives you a Breach of Duty Notice or a Notice to Vacate because you have a pet, contact the Tenants Union or a tenant advice service for further assistance.
The information in this Fact Sheet is not legal advice. It is intended as a general guide only. It applies only to legislation current in the state of Victoria, Australia. For information regarding a specific tenancy problem, contact the Tenants Union. The Tenants Union accepts no responsibility for actions based on this information, nor for actions based on electronic translations of this information.
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