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MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 537

Housing Trust - Tenants Pets

MR. CORNWELL - asked the Minister for Housing and Community Services - In relation to pets in Housing Trust properties -

(1) Are tenants of Trust houses permitted to own pets and if so, are they limited to certain numbers of certain types of pets.

(2) Are tenants of Trust flats permitted to own pets and if so, are they limited to certain numbers of certain types of pets.

(3) Does a Trust tenant need to seek the permission of or notify the Trust before purchasing or obtaining a pet to be housed on Trust premises.

(4) If there are restrictions or permission is needed to house pets at any particular type of Trust property, what action does the Trust take to enforce such regulations and what action is taken if a tenant is found to have breached those regulations.

MR. CONNOLLY - The answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) Yes, but they must comply with the Dog Control Act (1975).

(2) No, but the Commissioner for Housing will consider applications to keep pets.

(3) No in respect of houses.

Yes in respect of flats.

(4) Tenants are informed that they have breached their tenancy agreements and that if they do not find a new home for the pets within 7 days their tenancy may be terminated.

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