Pets
In addition to the relevant ACT regulations, the Owners Corporation rules regulate the keeping of animals in Wybalena Grove. Please refer to rules 5 and 6 in Appendix B.
The key points are:
The rule automatically gives the consent required by the UTMA for up to two dogs or cats or a reasonable number of small animals or an assistance animal.
Consent to keep other animals such as poultry or a third dog or cat or an unusual species must be sought in writing.
Animals must be confined to the unit area except when under the control and supervision of a responsible person. This includes cats born before 1 st July 2022. An exception was made for a small number of ‘grandfathered’ animals that were accustomed to roaming unaccompanied before the rule was adopted. In 2024, only four grandfathered cats remain.
Owners must immediately remove any soiling of the common property.
The rules have provisions to deal with bad behavior of animals.
The Owners Corporation encourages the installation of cat ‘runs’ or outdoor cages within the unit area. Please also note that the consent of the OC to keep an animal at a unit is a separate matter from any provisions of a tenancy agreement.
