Strata Title FAQ - Can I take my cat with me if I buy a home unit?

Date: March 03, 2011

Q. I have had a cat for about 7 years and don't want to part with her, but I'm buying a home unit. Can I take the cat with me?

A. This will depend on the strata scheme by-laws for the particular strata scheme and whether they allow the keeping of pets, and in particular, cats. The usual strata scheme by-laws nowadays allow for more flexibility in this regard than used to be the case. In some cases where certain by-laws are adopted, the owners corporation cannot withhold its approval unreasonably.