South Australia (SA) is considering changes to residential tenancy laws that would allow renters to keep pets without being unreasonably denied. The government has proposed a bill that would establish a presumption in favor of renters keeping pets, as long as they comply with reasonable conditions set by the landlord. Currently, less than 20% of rental properties in SA allow pets, which has led to a significant number of animal surrenders. Other states, such as Victoria, Queensland, the Northern Territory, and the ACT, have already made similar changes to their rental regulations. The proposed reforms would still give landlords the ability to refuse pet requests for valid reasons, such as inadequate space or fencing, council requirements, or public safety concerns. In addition to the pet-friendly changes, the SA government also plans to extend the minimum notice period for ending a lease from 28 days to 60 days, providing tenants with more time to find a new rental, and require landlords to provide a specified reason for ending or not renewing a periodic tenancy agreement. Overall, these changes aim to ensure that South Australians no longer have to choose between having a home and keeping their pets.