Is it illegal to leave your dog unattended in a condominium?

Leaving pets unattended on association grounds is not allowed per the association rules and regulations. Please discontinue leaving your pet unattended on association grounds. Thank you for your cooperation in making Main Street Condominiums a great place to live for all residents. The goal is voluntary unit owner compliance.

Can a condo association PASS rules for pet ownership?

Also, most condo docs allow the board to pass rules regulating the use of units, which would include pet ownership. Therefore, in most associations, if the majority of owners feel that certain pets present a problem to the association, rules can be passed to address this.

Can a pet be a nuisance in a condominium?

Well, okay, pets can be a lot of work. And when pet owners are unwilling to properly care for and clean up after their pets, they can become a real nuisance to a condominium or homeowners’ association. Does the board have the authority to ban animals from the association altogether?

What happens if there is a condo rule violation?

If the violations continue, it may be time to involve the association’s attorney to take legal action against the unit owner. That may include a lawsuit, eviction of a tenant, a lien on the unit, or even foreclosure against the unit owner in the most severe of violations. I hope it doesn’t come to that. All the best!

Can a condo limit the ownership of a pet?

While condos are allowed to limit pet ownership, this can only be done through a written rule or regulation. This rule must have been voted in or have been part of the initial condo declaration. Federal law always takes precedence in situations where HOA rules conflict with regulation.

Do you have to put your dog on a leash in a condominium?

Some condominium and homeowner association residents think that their pet is well trained and does not need to be leashed, and they ignore the association’s rules regarding leashes, believing they do not apply to their well-trained pet. They just do not get the fact that many people are afraid of dogs, especially when they are off leash.