129AKeeping of animals

#### 129A Keeping of animals 129A Keeping of animals > > (1) Each of the following has no force or effect to the extent it would unreasonably prohibit the keeping of an animal on a lot in the scheme— > > > > > (a) a by-law, > > > > > (b) a decision of an association made under a by-law. > > > (2) It is taken to be reasonable to keep an animal on a lot unless the keeping of the animal unreasonably interferes with another occupant’s use and enjoyment of the occupant’s lot or association property. > > > (3) The regulations may specify circumstances in which the keeping of an animal unreasonably interferes with another occupant’s use and enjoyment of the occupant’s lot or association property. > > > (4) A by-law prohibiting the keeping of an animal on a lot is not harsh, unconscionable or oppressive if it does not unreasonably prohibit the keeping of an animal on a lot. > > > > Note— > > > > Section 140(2) provides that the Tribunal may revoke part of a management statement if the Tribunal is of the opinion that it contains a by-law that is harsh, unconscionable or oppressive. > > > (5) An association is taken to have given permission for the keeping of an animal on a lot if— > > > > > (a) the association made a decision about the keeping of the animal in contravention of subsection (1)(b), or > > > > > (b) a decision of the association is required before the animal may be kept on the lot and the association failed to make a decision within a reasonable time. > > **s 129A:** Ins 2023 No 45, Sch 4\[23\].