Can a body corporate prohibit pets from the pool area?
Despite arguments regarding health and safety, in Queensland it is not currently lawful for a body corporate to have a by-law that prevents a pet from being on certain parts of the common property, including within a pool or spa area.
As an alternative, it may be reasonable for the body corporate to restrict access to these areas as a condition of pet approval.
The body corporate may also wish to implement a house rule (or policy) in this regard. While not enforceable, house rules can be effective in regulating behaviour on a surface level – people will generally comply with house rules if they are aware of them.
Further reading
- Can a body corporate ban pets in strata?
- House rules lack the legal clout of by-laws
- New laws open the catflap to pets
- Government doubles down on pets in strata
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