Topic: Pets

A domestic dog wearing a pink collar eats from a white bowl inside a home

Do I have to pay pet rent or a higher bond for a pet in NSW?

NSW law bans pet rent and pet bond top-ups — any lease clause charging extra money for a pet is void under s73E. Here's what landlords can and can't require.

A Jack Russell Terrier dog asleep on a brown leather couch

Can my landlord refuse to let me keep a pet in NSW?

NSW landlords can only refuse a pet on limited statutory grounds and must reply within 21 days — otherwise the pet is deemed approved. Full guide inside.