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    8 months ago

    Ask them how much the pet bond is. It is the most efficient way to ask permission for a pet, while also being aware that there are costs associated with it that you won’t give them hassle over.

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        8 months ago

        https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/repairs-alterations-safety-and-pets/pets

        Huh. So they aren’t. Pet bonds are definately a thing in WA, I didn’t realise they weren’t in Victoria. That site also answers your question:

        Renters who want to keep a pet should:

        • complete a Pet request form. The renter must complete a separate form for each pet they want to keep.
        • give the form or forms to their rental provider
        • keep a copy for their own records.

        The rental provider has 14 days (starting the day after they receive the form) to make a decision.

        • If they agree to the renter having the pet, they should give consent in writing, using the address the renter gave on the pet request form.
        • If they don’t agree, they should apply to VCAT and tell the renter they have done so within the 14 days. The renter can’t keep a pet while VCAT is making a decision.
        • If the rental provider does not respond at all within the 14 days the renter can keep the pet.