Pet bonds
Information on security bonds and pets
A landlord may require a tenant who wishes to keep one or more pets at a rental accommodation to pay an additional security bond of $100.00. This amount is not affected by the number of pets involved. This additional payment is based on the understanding that there may be additional costs - such as spraying for fleas etc - at the end of the tenancy.
Whether a tenant has one Chihuahua or half a dozen Rottweilers, only $100 can be taken as bond money.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE - Keeping certain dogs (e.g. American Pit Bull Terrier, Brazilian Mastiff) is restricted under the Dog (Restricted Breeds) Regulations 2002 (s53 of the Dog Act 1976). For advice on the legality of any pet someone may wish to keep, contact the local council ranger, a vet or the Department of Local Government and Regional Development on 9217 1500 or 1800 620 511 (for country callers).