5 Steps for the Condo Owner Who Says Pet Rules Are Disgusting!
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J.B. (New York) asks: "Kay, do condominiums have any pet rules? My neighbors on each side have dogs. I'm disgusted with the messes they are constantly making in my front yard. I have to clean them up!"
Dear J.B.: Pets are frequently at the top of the list of problems in condominiums. They can be lovely companions, but they are not always welcome in the confines of a condominium property. Sometimes the residents don't read the condo's Declaration and Rules or they may disregard them.
Do the condominium's governing documents help?
Check the Condominium's Declaration---Usually there is a section on animals. It should tell you which ones are permitted and which are not. It may also state weight restrictions and how many are permitted in each condo unit.
Check the Condominium's Amendments---The restrictions in the Declaration can be changed by Declaration Amendments. If there is a Pet Amendment, it may nullify or change some portion of the original Declaration.
The Condominium's Rules---Details can be added to the restrictions in the condominium's Declaration and Amendments. When the Declaration doesn't address the issue of pet soiling at all, immediate cleanup can be required by the Rules. Walking pets, repair of their damage, and pet housing are other examples of requirements that could be covered by Rules.
Pet soiling may be included in these condominium documents, but you may discover that the board of directors is not enforcing them.
If you are buying a condominium unit, read these documents very carefully. The seller might not have a pet and may say they're allowed, without really knowing for sure!
Actions you can take!
The nuisance occurrences including date, time, which resident's pet did the problem, and the nature of the problem can be kept in a log. You must note the address of the unit in which the dog lives. The board and/or management company will have no idea who is committing the violation if you don't include that information in your log.
Report each occurrence to your condo's management company or the board of directors. Be sure a copy of your log is included.
Rules about animals may be part of your community's local codes. The board or condominium's managing agent may not have to be involved by giving the problem to that government entity.
A pet soiling rule can be created by the condo's board of directors, if one doesn't exist.
If a rule does exist, ask the board to consistently enforce it.
The condominium board of directors call to action!
Pets may be approved or disapproved by authority of your board.
Certain types of pets may be prohibited in the rules of the condominium's Declaration.
Based on the written complaints of residents, the board may send letters to or institute fines against the violating unit owners.
An Amendment to the Declaration that would ban pets or a specific type of pet can be initiated by the condominium's board of directors. Approval by the owners may be required to pass the proposed Amendment. It would also need filed at the appropriate government records office.
Most Declarations give the board the authority to have a pet permanently removed from the condominium property if it is determined to be dangerous or the pet's owner continues to disobey the pet restrictions and rules.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kay Senay is a consumer advocate and a syndicated columnist. She enables purchasers and owners with the answers they need to resolve the issues of condominium living. Get FREE TIP SHEETS, books, and more articles at pet rules
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