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That is a tiny pool. A child could still drown in it but I was picturing a more substantial and permanent above ground pool.
I'd love to know if this type of pool would be an issue as we have bee discussing? It is similar to a clam pool (but bigger). Would council ask that a clam pool be fenced? I see this as a large toy and fencing something that is not a permanent structure seems over the top. Wouldn't this be emptied after a couple of days?
I'm not saying this type of pool left filled in a back yard is not a safety risk but what about if the agent saw a clam shell filled with water there. Would she want that fenced?
Portable and inflatable pools capable of being filled to a depth of 300mm or more are required by law to be surrounded by a swimming pool safety barrier.
I wonder how many people have this type of "temporary" pool and don't have it fenced?
Now you see the reason for my post. This is a small pool but under the legislation it needs to either be emptied when not in use or fenced.
I am not up to speed on pool legislation, and in NSW it appears to be changing and becoming much more encompassing it what needs to be fenced.
Yes, but the question relevant to you is, is it your responsibility if it's not your pool?
Once you know about a hazard on your property then you have a responsibility in the case of accident.
Instruct the tenant to empty the pool immediately, and not refill it as it breaches pool fencing laws.
Marg
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I also thought telling the tenant to empty or remove their pool may not have not stood up in a tenancies tribunal.
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If there is a pool is on a tenanted property, it is the obligation of the owner to get a pool fencing certificate to confirm that the pool fencing meets regulations (depending on State regulations).
It is the fact that the pool is breaching council/State regulations regarding pool fencing that is the issue. I cannot imagine any tribunal giving an order that basically permits a tenant to break the law and put lives at risk. And if by remote chance it did, you would have proof that you did everything in your power to remedy the risk in the event of a tragedy.
Marg
It's not for the PM to charge the tenant water usage. It's up to the landlord (me) to make sure the property is fitted with the appropriate water saving measures and there are no leaks at the start of the tenancy, and that the appropriate wording to enable the water consumption to be charged to the tenant is included in the lease.
If there is a pool is on a tenanted property, it is the obligation of the owner to get a pool fencing certificate to confirm that the pool fencing meets regulations (depending on State regulations).