First off, we know that high-rises such as condominiums and apartments fall under Strata type properties.
Regulations for Strata properties are much more comprehensive, since everyone shares common facilities like swimming pools and carparks.
Under law, it states that, residents are not allowed to keep pets if said pets:
1. Cause annoyance or nuisance to other residents
This is defined as something which "interferes with a persons reasonable use and enjoyment of his or her land."
In other words: I bought this unit with my hard-earned savings, but now I can't even enjoy my new home because of the horrible smell of your pets urine and faeces which you don't clean up!
This could cost a fine up to RM1,000 and jailed not more than six months.
2. Is dangerous to the safety and health of other residents
This is self-explanatory, no injury or harm must come to anyone else because of your four-legged fur baby.
In a situation where the pet owner failed to prevent the injury of another due to his or her negligence, this means that the pet owner has failed to perform his or her duty as a responsible pet owner.
This includes pets who are flea-ridden and/or unvaccinated may cause residents to end up with a bacterial infection, or worse.
This could cost a punishment in the form of either imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both.
3. Breaches state or local authority rules and regulations
When it comes to keeping pets at home in high-rise buildings, each state or local council may have different rules and regulations. You ought to follow those.
For example:
Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) - Yes but not to the point that it will intrude the neighbours and if there is a complaint, JMB/MC can take action. JMB/MC can make a "house rule" on this matter.
Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) - Dogs only allowed on the ground floor of a high-rise building.
At nowhere does it explicitly say that pets ARE NOT allowed on Strata properties. You just need to read the fine print, and find the loophole!
