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A cat may be considered a nuisance cat if it is:

  • Persistently noisy; or
  • Repeatedly damaging property.

If an authorised officer of the Local Council is of the opinion that a cat is a nuisance, the officer must first serve the cat owner with a notice explaining:

  • The obligations of the owner if a ‘nuisance order’ was made; and
  • The owner’s right to object to the proposal to make a nuisance cat order, within 7 days.  Due to the limited timeframe for objection, it is essential that you seek legal advice immediately and ensure compliance with this deadline.

Once a nuisance order is made, the owner will be obliged to take measures to prevent the nuisance behaviour/s and will have no right of appeal. The nuisance order will be final for a period of six months.

If an owner does not comply with the order, they are guilty of an offence and a penalty notice may be issued by the Local Council.

If you require assistance you may wish to contact our firm and arrange an appointment to see one of our Animal Law & Pet Law Solicitors. Please call us on (02) 9233 4048 or send an email to info@navado.com.au. 

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