Data on Pet-related Disamenity Complaints in Past Three Years and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Private Residential Developments

Ms Valerie Lee asked the Minister for National Development (a) how many complaints the authorities have received in the past three years relating to disamenities arising from pets kept in condominiums and private apartments; (b) how are these complaints disaggregated by type of pet and nature of disamenity; and (c) what avenues of recourse are available to affected neighbours where the MCST or managing agent is unable to resolve persistent disputes.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: Over the past three years, the National Parks Board (NParks) received an average of about 3,000 feedback cases each year relating to pet-related disamenities islandwide.

To help prevent pet-related disamenities, NParks requires all first-time cat and dog licence applicants to complete a free online course on responsible pet ownership. NParks also works with the People's Association, Town Councils, Management Corporations Strata Title (MCSTs) and their managing agents to promote responsible pet ownership among residents.

Where disputes among condominium and private apartment residents cannot be resolved through MCSTs or managing agents, affected neighbours may consider community mediation, apply to the Strata Titles Boards where appropriate, or seek recourse through the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals as a last resort.