In NSW, landlords can refuse to allow a tenant to keep a pet without providing a reason - unless it’s an assistance animal.
In other states and territories, rules have recently changed to make it easier for tenants to keep pets in rental homes. We’d like your feedback on the current rules in NSW and whether they should also be changed.
We want to hear from tenants, property managers, landlords and anyone interested in this topic.
Tell us what you think
Your feedback will help us understand how changing these rules will affect property owners and their tenants.
You can have your say by answering a quick poll, completing a survey or writing a submission.
For information and suggested questions that may help with your responses, download our consultation paper (external link).
Public consultation is open until 5 pm Friday, 2 December 2022.
Thank you for your feedback
This engagement is now closed. Thank you to participants for providing your input which we are currently reviewing.
In NSW, landlords can refuse to allow a tenant to keep a pet without providing a reason - unless it’s an assistance animal.
In other states and territories, rules have recently changed to make it easier for tenants to keep pets in rental homes. We’d like your feedback on the current rules in NSW and whether they should also be changed.
We want to hear from tenants, property managers, landlords and anyone interested in this topic.
Tell us what you think
Your feedback will help us understand how changing these rules will affect property owners and their tenants.
You can have your say by answering a quick poll, completing a survey or writing a submission.
For information and suggested questions that may help with your responses, download our consultation paper (external link).
Public consultation is open until 5 pm Friday, 2 December 2022.
Thank you for your feedback
This engagement is now closed. Thank you to participants for providing your input which we are currently reviewing.
Keeping pets in rental homes has finished this stage
Have your say on keeping pets in rental homes by 5 pm Friday, 2 December 2022
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To make a complaint about renting or property management, contact NSW Fair Trading.
NSW Fair Trading assists with minor tenancy disputes. If you're involved in a tenancy dispute as a tenant, landlord or property manager, and you've been unable to resolve the issue privately, you can lodge a complaint with NSW Fair Trading, and they'll act as an informal negotiator. There's no fee for this service.
