End of Lease Flea Treatment Sydney – Don’t pay $190 and beyond!
FAQ & Cheap End of Lease Pest Control
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An End of Lease Flea Treatment has special terms & conditions of your end of tenancy agreement requiring renting pet owners to comply with pet fumigation carried out by a professional pest control firm using safe pest control services.
This is because their eggs can remain dormant for some time and become a problem for newly arrived tenants with or without pets.
So directly after moving out your furniture, arrange for our pest control service near me.
We will supply the required paperwork pronto so you can get back your bond ASAP.
See tips in this resource: Tenants guide for Pets Has helpful info on these topics: Can I keep a pet, noise and nuisance, damage to premises, landlord’s access, cleaning at the end of premises, pet bonds and assistance animals. Flea Fumigation End of Lease Pest Control.
Are you looking for the very best rates and pest control services?
We offer the cheapest and most reliable flea treatment (a.k.a pest control) for fleas when your lease is up and need fumigation. Let us know if we need to be more competitive, it never hurts to ask!
Get same day service and tax invoice provided immediately after treatment is paid.
Special Rates from $165 available for areas within metro Sydney NSW. Seen cheaper? Give us written proof and we will probably beat by at least 10%! The price depends on how far you are from where we operate and whether it is a house or unit.
Transcript: “So I’m a tenant vacating my property in the Inner West in Sydney I googled pest control in Sydney and A1 came up. and I gave Bruce a call. He was super reasonable and gave me the option and really competitive pricing and sounded like he was locally based and gonna do a good job. He turned up today he’s done a wonderful job. I am very happy, thanks Bruce!”
Don’t pay more than what we charge! We promise we won’t charge much to get rid of fleas in rental properties.
We have a fantastic offer for flea treatment Sydney. If you get a better genuine deal on pest control services (you won’t, we’ve checked!) we will try and negotiate a better option for you.
If you definitely would like a free quote, just call us or contact us via mobile or email. If you are looking to get your bond back very quickly without hassle, pay us straight after treatment and we will immediately hand over a written invoice/receipt of payment.
For fast action call 0417 251 911 or email bruce@a1pestcontrol.com.au. These rates won’t last!
RENTAL PROPERTY FLEA FUMIGATION & TREATMENTS – See our check list of great tips at the end of this article
How to detect fleas in your yard:
1. Wear white socks and tuck in your trousers if wearing long pants
2. Walk for 10 minutes around all the areas that your dog or cat likes to go
3. Fleas will sense your presence through vibrations and hitch a free ride.
4. Take note of where the main activity seems to be and let your pest technician know where you have sighted the live fleas jumping onto you. The above video is what they look like on your socks:
If you are tenants and have a pet such as a dog or a cat during your tenancy, the chances are that you’ll be asked for proof that you’ve had a treatment against fleas at the end of your tenancy lease agreement.
Special conditions on your lease may demand this once your lease has expired.
If you don’t arrange this yourself, a more costly treatment may be deducted from your bond.
Sprays may be requested for internal only, external only or both pest control services. Expect the treatment to take 20-30 minutes on average. No fumes or smells will be present and it is very low toxic.
How much does it cost for a Flea Spray?
End of lease flea treatment pest control prices range from as little as $85 up to $165, depending on the size of property and its location. Expect to pay around $250 for an average price from other pest control firms to fumigate. We usually charge around $165 inc GST.
I know that it is annoying if you know that you haven’t got fleas, but you still have to have it done as part of your rental agreement.
See Typical Agent’s Clause Regarding Pet Fumigation:
“The landlord agrees that the tenant can keep 1 x dog at the premises. The landlord brings to the attention of the tenant upon their vacate, they must engage the services of a professional pest controller to flea and pest treat the property, professional carpet clean and cleaning of property.
The tenants agree to provide the landlord or landlord’s agent with the original invoices or receipts as confirmation that the above-mentioned work has been carried out.
Any damage to the property caused by the dog is to be immediately repaired or replaced by
professionally qualified and licensed tradespeople and the cost is to be borne by the tenant.
All such repairs are to be completed to as new condition.
The tenants agree to take full responsibility for any injury caused by the dog.
The tenants agree to keep the premises clean and odour free while the dog is kept. The tenants agree to prevent the dog from causing nuisance or disturbing the neighbours in any way. The
tenants acknowledge and accept that if any of the above stated conditions are breached at any time the landlord/ landlord’s agent have the right to revoke this permission.”
Get Your Bond Back ASAP!
Legal tips from a tenancy advocate Tom McDonald:
But if you have to have it done, why not get the best price from a firm that has a reputation for being reliable with safe pet fumigation or control?
We have a special deal anywhere in the Sydney metro area for conditions where there are no active fleas it’s Our prices range from as little as $85 up to $165, depending on the property, or if a flea infestation is found, we charge $330.
Both of these services are including GST and you are provided with a tax invoice and statement of end of lease pest control treatment from our company.
End of Lease Pest Control Tips
1 Always leave the unit as you received it, neat and tidy. Carpet cleaning is quite important and might require professional attention.
2 Take lots of before and after photos.
3 Remember to store your evidence in somewhere where its safe and easily retrievable.
4.Dress appropriately in court or consumer affairs.
5. Use flea bombs. If you buy flea bombs try Aldi where they have their own home brand which is a lot cheaper than the Mortein Brand. $2.29 compared to over $5 per can for exactly the same insecticides. Bunnings also sell the Hovex brand 125g Insecticide Bomb which is a 3 Pack for $6.85.
6. Vacuum up pet fur and pick up and dispose of dog droppings in the yards before you arrange for your End of Lease Pest Control.
This how we respond to your email or text request for a quote:
Thank you for your recent inquiry. We are your local pest firm.
The three most common questions we get asked by our customers are –
• Are your technicians properly certified to do the work?
• Will the pesticides you use hurt my family, or pets?
• What happens if the pests return?
The management of pests, and the safe application of insecticides is taken very seriously, by our team at A1 Pest Control.
The safety of your family, pets and the protection of your furniture is of paramount importance.
Because of this, and with more than 40 years experience behind us, we have developed a rock solid 8 point customer satisfaction pledge to ensure the
• Safety of your family and pets,
• Protection of your furniture
• The very best in customer service and experience
How long does it take to get rid of fleas professionally?
It depends. Generally speaking for most infestations it will take around 7-14 days, depending on the level of the infestation and whether you are able to control them on your pet.
A light infestation with good control of them on your pet should be managed within a day or so. A heavy infestation could take a couple of weeks or more with more than one treatment necessary.
Our pledge to you-
1. We ensure all our technicians are properly qualified and licensed as required by the law in NSW. They are fully licensed with Advanced Termite Control Accreditation and Certificate 1V in Urban Pest Management. (Most other pest control operators only hold Certificate 111)
2. We only use low and non toxic, environmentally friendly, insecticides safe for pets and kids. We also provide detailed instructions to ensure everyone’s health and safety
3. We will ensure our service technicians will arrive on time!
4. We will provide you with a fixed price quotation prior to the commencement of any work
5. We will take every effort to protect carpets and furnishings through the use of protective foot-ware and drop cloths, where appropriate when working inside
6. We will respond to any telephone calls, and inquiries within same day.
7. We are fully insured. All our technicians are licensed by Work Cover NSW and are covered by our public liability and professional indemnity insurance
We charge from $85 to $165 for an end of lease flea treatment if there are no fleas present or $330 if they are active with written invoice.
We are available at short notice. Please contact us if you have a better genuine deal and we will negotiate further if we can.
Thanks again and we will do a great job for you!
How To Prevent Fleas on Your Dog or Cat
Are you confused about which treatments are safest for your pets? This is the medical advice that I received from a client of ours that is an experienced veterinarian. This is strictly a guide only. Please visit your own veterinarian for your pet’s best treatments and protection.
Dogs Cats Administer “Nexgard Spectra” Orally – will last for a month. Use Bravecto Oral + topical – will last for 3-6 months. Or you can use Comfortis Plus. Has been around for a while buty still effective. Give orally once a month. Administer “Advocate” once monthly and Bravecto topically. Will give your cat 3 months protection The above treatments are adulticides so they need to be used in conjunction with IGR (Insect Growth Regulators) Warning!
Cats have been known to be poisoned after being administered incorrect flea treatments that were meant for dogs. If your cat has been given the wrong treatment it may cause hyper-excitability, shaking, convulsions, and even death.
Even being exposed to dogs treated with permethrin may cause convulsion, hyper-salivation, and loss of coordination. Get immediate treatment by a veterinarian if any of these symptoms occur. This feline intolerance is due to cat’s glucuronosyltransferase, an enzyme that also causes cats to be intolerant to paracetamol.
CHEAP FLEAS CONTROL NEAR ME
Our flea control and pest control services for tenants are always carried out by experienced, licensed and friendly pest control technicians.
It commences with the applying of low-toxic, synthetic pyrethroid spray.
Areas like carpets, mats, flooring and skirting board sections need to be treated and sometimes external areas such as sub-floor, garden, lawns, verandas, patios, decks, garages, etc are treated as well.
There is no mess or choking fumes that other firms use in their end of lease fumigation treatments. You would need to inform us of the areas that your pet is fond of so that we can pay particular attention to these areas.
If these annoying pests are a problem for you and your family, please call us on 0417 251 911, or email me at bruce@a1pestcontrol.com.au for free quotes and information about fleas in Metro areas.
Vet and Pharmacy Flea Treatments
Common over the counter treatments include “Advantage” ” “Sentinel” , “Comfortis” and up until recently, Program.
We note that the Novartis Program product has been recently discontinued. This was a decision made by the manufacturer at this time is no longer for sale. Program offered chewable tablets as a preventative measure and a medical answer to flea allergic dermatitis in dogs and cats.
“Interceptor” has also been discontinued and the manufacturer is now promoting “Sentinel”. This is a combination of “Interceptor” and “Program”. The active ingredient in Interceptor is milbemycin oxime and in Program is lufenuron.
FACTS ABOUT FLEAS
Fleas are found in humid surroundings & climates. They suck blood from the host animal which are usually cats, dogs & human beings.
The four stages of the flea life-cycle are:
- Egg
- Larva
- Pupa
- Adult
Their life cycle ranges from 2-3 weeks to more than a year, dependent upon their environmental situations.
Female fleas can lay approximately 50 eggs every day, which works out to be 500-600 eggs over several months. It may consume over 15 times it’s body volume in blood everyday.
Ten fleas (5 males 5 females) can potentially reproduce over 250,000 offspring in one month.
In some cases you can expect to still see some fleas within the environment for around 6 weeks while the spray takes effect. We use an IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) to help speed up this process.
If you need a treatment certificate quickly, please just call us on 0417 251 911, or fill out a quick form (contact us) for pest control Sydney Metro.
Please inquire about this offer near me at any time by calling us on 0417 251 911, or email me at bruce@a1pestcontrol.com.au
Looking for End of Lease Flea Control in NSW?
Have a look at a sample end of lease pest control certificate:
The safest & cheapest way to get rid of fleas at the end of your lease
RENTAL FLEA CONTROL
Your Landlord might ask you if have a pets (dogs or a cats) during your lease to have spray against fleas in most areas of Sydney NSW. Look and see, it may be part of your lease agreement letter.
Flea Life Cycle on a Dog
How long does it take for fleas to die?
Most adults will die immediately and the rest within a few days of contact. Eggs will continue to hatch from 2-14 days, so our residual insecticide will kill them for up to 3 months after treatment. It is very important if they are active not to wash floor surfaces for at least 3-4 days.
Now, if you don’t arrange to have this done, your landlord will probably ask that treatment that he or she arranges may be deducted from your bond. Treatments may be requested for the internal areas only, for the external only or both.
The treatment will take around 20-30 minutes on average with our firm with no need for dangerous fumigation methods that other firms use.
How much does pet fumigation cost?
From us? $85 to $165. Other pest control companies will charge you around $250 to $330 for an end of lease flea spray. This depends on location and type of dwelling.
Now the Good News!
Currently we have a special rate in the Sydney metropolitan area for end of lease pest control of $85 up to $165, depending on the property. This where there are no fleas, or if infestation is present, we only charge $245. Both of these services include GST, & of course you will be provided with a tax invoice and treatment documentation.
N.B: At these rates, we only accept cash as payment (sorry no credit cards or cheques), or EFT 24 hours prior to treatment day.
Sundew Flea Control Tips
Key Benefits:
– Kills adult fleas and flea larvae
– Treats pet bedding and carpet
– Deodorises
– Fast acting: 90% of fleas killed in 2 hours, 100% killed in 4 hours
– Convenient and easy to use aerosol
– Economical
– Treats fleas at the source and does not rely on your loved one being bitten to take effect
– Choice of Fragrance: Vanilla or Lavender
– Manufactured in Australia by a family owned 100% Australian business
– Enjoy a flea free and fragrant home with a quick spray
– Simply spray on carpets and bedding to protect your loved ones
FAQs
How does it work?
Sundew flea spray is applied to carpets and pet bedding. This user friendly aerosol works with simple contact with vermin and they die shortly after.
Is it easy to use?
Yes. Simply shake the aerosol can and spray lightly onto pet bedding, carpets or furnishings. There is no requirement to spray on your pet for protection.
Why spray bedding instead of the pet?
Fleas spend 90% of their time in the environment. So it makes sense to treat the problem at its source.
How long does it take to control fleas?
Tests demonstrate that it resulted in 90% of fleas killed within 2 hours and 100% effectiveness was gained in 4 hours.
How long does it last?
It is engineered to retain its very high levels of control for around 30 days (depending on the environment) following its application.
Is this product used by veterinarians?
Yes, it’s an approved flea treatment spray. Veterinarians in our study recommend Sundew and stock it in their clinics across all states of Australia.
Is it safe?
Yes. Tests have determined that Imidacloprid (the active ingredient) does not cause any adverse effects and is very safe to use around your home. Scientific studies have found pets such as cats and dogs don’t react negatively to repeated usage.
Imidacloprid has been effective in controlling both adults and larvae. It has been used in leading veterinary products for more than 15 years in Australia and overseas.
What is different about Sundew?
Sundew is the first in the world to combine a safe and powerful product with a room fragrance in an easy to use aerosol.
Can it be used around pets other than dogs and cats?
Yes it’s fine to use around most warm-blooded pets like birds, rabbits, rodents, ferrets and guinea pigs.
Can I overdose my pet?
Medical studies have found that dogs and cats don’t have a reaction physically detrimental to repeated applications when the spray is used safely as per label.
Where can it be applied?
Sundew spray can be sprayed on bedding, furniture, carpets, in a room, car, kennel or caravan. It kills vermin before they have a chance to leap onto your pet so you can rest assured that you are no longer sharing pet odours with family and friends.
Does it contain permethrin like products recently withdrawn from the market?
No, it doesn’t contain permethrin like other products which have been documented to cause sickness (and death) in felines. The active ingredient used in Sundew end of lease flea treatment was chosen specifically because of its excellent safety profile with domestic companion animals.
What fragrances is it available in?
Sundew is presently available in two fragrances: vanilla and lavender. One convenient aerosol pack provides a pest free and pleasantly fragrant environment.
Suitable for cats, dogs, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits and rodents -around any warm blooded animal.
For more information visit
w: sundewfleacontrol.com.au
e: info@sundewfleacontrol.com.au
t: 1800 786 339
OUR AGREEMENT
We start with a low-toxic insecticidal spray. Interior area perimeters sometime need to be treated, and also external areas may be treated as well. The end of lease flea control will take between 20 – 30 minutes on average to complete without the need for traditional toxic Sydney fumigation methods.
Checklist Tips For Leaving Your Rental – Please share with your friends or add to your Favourites
Here is a list of great tips to get the best out of your move. This will have the following effects:
1. It greatly improves your chances of getting your bond back;
2. You more than double your chances of getting a good referral back from the landlord;
3. Doing the right thing improves your reputation and gains respect.
Cleaning
The photos below represent what conditions may prevent you as the tenant in gaining access to your bond. Don’t let your place get like this!
Vacuum all the floors and carpets
Remove all internal cobwebs
Mop floors and clean tiles
Clean fans and Air Conditioners
Remove dirty marks from walls, light switches & power points
Pay attention to skirting, architraves & doors
Vacuum all sliding door tracks from dust and debris
Recommendations to get your bond back after securing a free quote
A. Standard Home Cleaning Service
For a vacate clean or “Top to Bottom Clean”, includes the following areas,
Dusting ceiling timbers/surfaces, cornices, all timber and painted window sills, alongside skirting boards, lounge furniture, electric light fittings and sockets and a thorough removal of all cobwebs and spiders.
Clean mirrors and glass top surfaces
Clean kitchen sink, pantry, splashback and power points
Vacuum all surfaces and under lounge cushions
Clean any grout that has become dirty in your shower and bathroom areas
Disinfect your laundry sinks, clean surfaces of your tiles, washing machine, plug holes, clothes dryer and all of your light switches
Clean and sanitise all of your tiled or timber floor areas
B. Extra Cleaning Services Required
Cultlery
Inside fridge
External cobwebs
Wash dishes
Hotplates
Polish silverware
Empty rubbish bins and disinfect
Wash doors and door handles
Wash air vents
Fireplace and hearth
Drawers
Inside oven and grill
Make beds
Sweep carpet
Wash ceilings
Wash walls
Clean grout on tiled floor
Door frames
Air conditioning vents
Microwave oven
Exhaust fans
Ceiling fans
Inside cupboards
Polish floors
Sweep footpaths
Clean window tracks
Polish/wash skirting boards
Light fittings
List of Moving Tips
1. Take photos of what it looks like once you are finished. Take an inventory of what’s left behind. That will include and pre-existing marks on the walls, floors, ceilings, taps and sinks, shower, bath, toilet, windows, carpets, curtains and similar. Hopefully you will be able to match them with photos that you took when you first moved in
2. Remove nails and posters. If the hole made by the nail or hanger is a small one, just press a little spackle over the area and smooth it over with your finger or with a putty knife. If the hole is larger, fill the opening will crunched up newspaper so that you fill the space without protruding beyond the opening. Then apply the spackle and smooth over it with the putty knife. Let the Spackle dry completely before you doing anything else.
Once it’s dry, you’ll probably need to sand the area a bit so it will blend with the surrounding area. And now comes the hard part: you need to match the paint. You don’t need to paint the whole room. You just need to cover the parts of the wall that have been damaged by the holes you made.
3. Clean everything that you can as much as possible.
Easy Off Bam cleaner is the best product to use. You will need to leave it for about 4-6 hours and then stains will wash off immediately with very little further effort from you. This is what to use if you want to get it REALLY clean. An added feature is that its not overpowering, but leaves a pleasing smell.
4. Clean all carpets with a DYI solution like Britex.
It costs $39.90 for 24 hours or only $49.00 for 48 hours. Find a store to hire them from here: http://www.britex.com/store-locator
Here are some sample store locations for Carpet cleaning hire in the Hills District:
WOOLWORTHS BAULKHAM HILLS
CNR OLD NORTHERN & OLIVE STS
BAULKHAM HILLS
Phone: 8661-0904
COLES BAULKHAM HILLS
STOCKLANDS MALL 373-383 WINDSOR ROAD
BAULKHAM HILLS
Phone: 8852 9700
COLES BAULKHAM HILLS NORWEST
NORWEST BOULEVARD
NORWEST
Phone: 9659-6055
BUNNINGS CASTLE HILL
14 VICTORIA AVENUE
CASTLE HILL NSW
Phone: 8846-4500
COLES CASTLE HILL TOWERS
OLD NORTH ROAD & CASTLE STREET
CASTLE HILL
Phone: 9680-2022
SUPA IGA CASTLE HILL
SHOP 107 2-16 TERMINUS STREET
CASTLE HILL NSW
Phone: 9659-6486
WOOLWORTHS CIRCA
1 CIRCA BOULEVARD
NORBRIK
Phone: 8883-5354
COLES WINSTON HILLS
CAROLINE CHISHOLM DRIVE
WINSTON HILLS
Phone: 9624-5213
WOOLWORTHS WINSTON HILLS
CAROLINE CHISOLM DRIVE
WINSTON HILLS
Phone: 9677-6459
MITRE 10 BAULKHAM HILLS
16-18 OLD NORTHERN RD
BAULKHAM HILLS NSW
Phone: 9639-4445
It is now well accepted that tenants are responsible for flea treatments where animals have been on the premises, even if dogs and cats have been kept in the yards outside.
In NSW Law, Section 103 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 clearly sets out the lessor’s responsibilities in respect of the property.
The main obligation of the landlord, is to make sure that the property is clean & fit to live in.
If infestations of cockroaches, spiders, rats, fleas be d bugs or other pest exists, it follows that the Landlord has the responsibility making sure that no infestations are existing at the start of the lease. Get a free quote from us today.
Adult fleas are small (1.5-4.0 mm long), usually brownish, strongly sclerotised, laterally compressed (facilitating fast movement through dense hair or fur), and equipped with piercing and sucking mouthparts. In the course of insect evolution, it appears that fleas have become wingless (again, a condition that suits their parasitic lifestyle). Their hindlegs are capable of extreme jumping ability, and their powerful claws on their forelegs grip tightly onto the host. Some species are equipped with a genal comb on their mouth parts. The pronotal comb is a row of spines on their pronotum. These features help flea identification processes.
Flea larvae are much smaller than the adults, have no legs, short antennae, and have stiff hairs along their bodies.
Insects can slow and almost halt their growth and development at various stages in order to make the most of more favourable conditions when they occur.
– Cat Flea (Ctenocephalides felis) This is perhaps the most common pest flea in many regions. In addition to cats, it is known to attack dogs, rats, humans and other mammals.
– Dog Flea (Ctenocephalides canis) This is very similar in appearance to the cat flea, but seems to be less commonly encountered. It also attacks a wide range of mammals.
– Human Flea (Pulex irritans) This is becoming much less associated with humans since the advent of the vacuum cleaner and other aids to better housekeeping. It also attacks dogs, pigs, rats and mice. It is often encountered in piggeries.
– Oriental Rat Flea (Xenopsylla cheopsi) Favoured host is the rat. This is the principal vector of bubonic plague and murine typhus.
Thorough vacuuming of the premises, prior to treatment with insecticides, can be advantageous. If the client willingly does this, it is advisable that the contents of the vacuum cleaner be incinerated or sprayed with an appropriate insecticide. This will kill any adults sucked into the vacuum cleaner.
The types of insecticides most commonly used in flea control are organophosphorus, carbamate, synthetic pyrethroids and IGR’s and emulsifiable concentrates.
Dusting Dusts, though often not used in flea control, can be useful for the treatment of areas where spraying is difficult or dangerous. The treatment of roof or wall voids and subfloors can, if necessary or appropriate, be carried out using dust formulations.
– Arranging treatment of pets (for adult flea control)
– Advising thorough vacuuming and cleaning
– Applying insecticides carefully , aiming at all the possible habitats that larvae or other stages may infest.
– Advising the occupants of the importance of regular attention to pets and the importance of cleanliness in the home.
A Summary of Your Tenancy Rights in Regard to Keeping Pets at a Rental Property
Source: The Tenants’ Union of New South Wales
Suite No. 201
No. 55 Holt St
Surry Hills New South Wales 2010
ABN No. 88 984 223 164
Phone: 02 8117 3700
Fax: 02 8117 3777
Email: contact@tenantsunion.org.au
Websites: www.tenantsunion.org.au and www.tenants.org.au
Tenants’ information guide to pets and renting in NSW
This info guide will examine the various legal situations for persons who rent in NSW and some common questions pet owners who are renting have regarding keeping pets such as cats and dogs. Pet owners also have responsibilities for pets and also council obligations on both owners & renters.
Am I allowed to keep pets?
There is nothing in the act that prevents you from having pets, or having to ask your landlord for consent for keeping pets. Some landlords might have a clause restricting restricting pets in the agreement, and there nothing preventing them at the moment from them doing so.
Under the New South Wales Fair Trading wording you need to have consent from your landlord to keep animals.
Many strata schemes may also have by-laws about you keeping animals. The by-laws may allow pets to be kept with written approval prior to taking up tenancy or prohibit pets (except for assistance animals) outright. In this case the landlord or the real estate agent must provide a written copy of the by-laws within seven days of you moving in.
Noise, Barking & Nuisance
You have a responsibility not to permit any form of nuisance, or to disrupt the peace and privacy of your neighbours.
Any pets that make excessive noise may breach your agreement. The definition of excessive will depend on the circumstances of the time of day and frequency. Lots of other forms of nuisance-making may also breach your agreement.
Make sure you report any repairs to fences or gates to make it easier to keep your pet contained.
Damage to Landlord’s Premises
You must not intentionally or otherwise negligently cause any damage to your rental property. It is your responsibility to leave the rented premises in the same or similar condition from when you first inhabited the rental.
If any of your pets have scratched doors or floorboards, for example, it will be part of your responsibility to repair or pay for the damage.
Landlord’s Right to Access
If you were wondering if your landlord can access your home without you giving any consent – he can. Even without you present in a few circumstances.
See Factsheet No. 8: Access and Privacy.
What happens when your landlord knows that your pet is present and leaves a gate open? If your dog escapes and runs out then gets run over by a car, you may be due compensation.
Cleaning Up Your Rental
If you have permission to keep a pet on the property, you might only have to have your rental cleaned professionally or have it pest controlled by a pest firm if it’s necessary to fix an issue. For example you don’t have to have it professionally cleaned if you have a goldfish.
Pet bonds?
In some agreements, landlords and real estate agents will sometimes demand extra bond (over & above the standard 4 weeks) if you have a pet.
These dodgy “pet bonds” are not legal and mostly not even lodged with the Renting Services. They instead are kept separate in an account.
This is kept by your landlord or your agent. We stress that “Pet bonds” are not, and never have been lawful in NSW.
Guide Dogs for the Blind – Assistance Animals
It is now illegal for any landlord or strata manager to deny you having an assistance animal. For a full definition of an assistance animal as defined, look under the Companion Animals Act 1998 of NSW.
Guide dogs and Assistance animals are required to be registered to help people with disabilities.
If your landlords tells you that you can’t have an assistance animal within your rental, consider complaining via the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW, or the Australian Human Rights Commission.
More Information
RSPCA Website: Renting with Pets article
Go to Fair Trading NSW website or contact by phone
On your rights go to the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW website or the Australian Human Rights Commission. This is set up by the Federal Government for the protection and promotion of human rights both in Australia and throughout the world.
Disclaimer
We are not affiliated with The Tenants’ Union. The information on this website article does not constitute legal advice.
If you live outside the state of NSW information may be different. For tenancy issues, speak to your legal advisors or trained employees of the Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service at www.tenants.org.au.
This pest control service is guaranteed to get your bond back with the least hassle.
Work that we have recently performed in Sydney:
Alexandria:
This was a small unit that didn’t take me very long to do and so it was priced accordingly.
It did however have some items such as luggage left in it, so these were removed by us before the commencement of the job.
This unit really suited the tenant, as it was situated a short distance from his work in the city.
Check out my socks at a recent job at Annandale
This is a job that we did in a block of flats in Jones Street Ashfield., near the railway station.
