This page provides extracts from the Hamilton Park Rules and Handbook.

Pets are permitted in Hamilton Park in accordance with these guidelines, which set out the processes and responsibilities involved.

See also Rules 1.5 (Pets in units) and 1.10 (Noise).

Notification of a pet

The pet owner must notify the owners corporation that the animal is to be kept within the unit within 14 days of the animal being kept within the unit, by submitting a Pet Registration Form to the Strata Manager. This form is available on the Vantage Strata portal or on request from the Strata Manager: .

Where the pet owner is a resident who is not the owner of the unit, the request must include confirmation that the resident has permission to keep the pet (noting, under ACT tenancy law, lessors cannot refuse consent for pets without the approval of ACAT: Pets in rental properties – ACAT (act.gov.au)).

Pet register

The Strata Manager keeps a register of pets.

Please advise the Strata Manager if a pet is no longer at the unit.

 Hamilton Park requirements

The pet owner must comply with the following requirements as set out in the rules for Hamilton Park:

1. the total number of animals kept within the unit (other than birds in a cage or fish in an aquarium) is not more than 3
2. the pet owner ensures that the animal is appropriately supervised when the animal is on the common property
3. the pet owner keeps the animal secure so that it cannot escape the unit unsupervised
4. the pet owner cleans any area of Hamilton Park that is soiled by the animal
5. the pet owner takes reasonable steps to ensure the animal does not cause a nuisance or a risk to health or safety
6. the pet owner ensures the pet does not make such a noise that might be reasonably likely to cause substantial annoyance to an owner, occupier or user of another unit.

Where the requirements or conditions are not met, the executive committee may, on behalf of the owners corporation, take action for a breach of rules, as provided for in the UT(M)A S109.

 ACT Government requirements

The pet owner must comply with all ACT Government legislation and guidelines regarding pet ownership.

For ACT Government requirements, including registration, microchipping, desexing and containment, see:

• Dogs: Your responsibilities – City Services (act.gov.au)

All dogs in the ACT must be microchipped, registered and desexed (unless have a permit).

Part of being an owner means you need to exercise your dog. If you are in a public place with your dog, you must have effective control of the dog at all times. This includes both on-leash and off-leash areas.

•  Cats: Your responsibilities – City Services (act.gov.au)

All cats in the ACT must be microchipped, registered and desexed (unless have a permit).

Cat containment has been extended across the ACT for cats born on or after 1 July 2022. Containment means keeping your cat on your premises 24 hours a day.

•  General: Domestic animals – City Services (act.gov.au)

Incidents

For any questions about keeping a pet within Hamilton Park, or there are any incidents relating to pets, contact the Strata Manager: .

If the incident involves a dog attack, this can also be reported to ACT Domestic Animal Services via Access Canberra on 13 22 81. For more information, see: Dog attacks and dangerous dogs – City Services (act.gov.au).

Last updated February 2026