RSPCA information on pets in rental properties
// November 4th, 2009 // Renting with Pets
NSW tenants and landlords – get ready for some puppy love.
RSPCA New South Wales: Pets and Rental Properties
Many thanks once again to Mark from RSPCA New South Wales for this new article on renting with pets for NSW tenants. RSPCA NSW have not just given some state-specific information, but also provided excellent general advice for anyone who is looking to start a new tenancy with their companion animal.
Pets and Rental Properties is an invaluable resource for Australian tenants and landlords, and hopefully a step forward in creating harmonious relationships between all parties so that a companion animal can have a loving home.
There is an increased need for this information in the community, especially relating to relevant procedures that are often governed by state laws. I am also honoured that they chose to include me as a resource for their article.
The process of a successful relationship between tenant, landlord and animal has many positive rewards for everyone involved.
Tenants have the benefits of a stable environment for their pet, with the knowledge that they are able to talk freely and resolve issues with their landlord. They are able to know the joy and benefits of having an animal in their family.
Landlords can rest assured that their tenant will be responsible with their house/unit, and have complete knowledge of every occupant that resides at the property. They can discuss any concerns that arise and make fair agreements about how to resolve situations.
Animals will have a happy, relaxed environment, hopefully for the long term. They will know that their owners will never be made to choose between them and their tenancy.
All of this will, in turn, reduce the number of animals abandoned or surrendered to animal welfare organisations, freeing these resources for such organisations to deal with other incidents of neglect and abuse.
