Swimming pools and spas in a rental property
To be able to rent a property out with a swimming pool, landlords or agents must comply with the laws and provide tenants with a copy of valid certificates.
Landlords' responsibilities
If a rental property has a swimming pool, landlords must meet the standards in the Swimming Pools Act 1992. This requires most pools to be surrounded by a fence that separates the pool from the house.
When the tenant is signing the tenancy agreement at the start of a tenancy, the landlord or agent must provide a copy of the valid certificate of compliance or occupation certificate issued in the last 3 years. This does not apply if the property is in a strata or community scheme that has more than 2 lots.
Visit NSW Fair Trading's swimming pools and spas page for more information.
See also: Pool inspection self-assessment checklists (NSW Swimming Pool Register).
Maintaining a swimming pool or spa
Tenants should review their residential rental tenancy agreement to understand who is responsible for pool or spa maintenance and repairs.
Get help from NSW Fair Trading
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