Tenants are allowed keep a pet in their rental home subject to the landlord’s approval.
This publication provides guidelines on seeking the Commissioner's approval for:
- Landlords: some refusals or condition
- Tenants: challenging a refusal or condition.
More information about applying to keep a pet, reasons for refusal and setting conditions is available on renting with pets.
Commissioner determinations has more information about how and when you may need to apply for a commissioner's determination.
Applying to the Commissioner
Applications can be made using the online form:
Application to the Commissioner - Pets or minor modifications