Who is responsible for enforcing community covenants on pets?

Enforcing community covenants is ultimately the responsibility of the HOA board, and pet restrictions are no exception. If a member refuses to comply after being notified of a violation, the board can impose a fine (if authorized by the community’s governing documents) or take legal action.

Can a condo association prohibit a service animal?

A service animal, such as a guide dog, is trained to do a specific task. Not even a condominium can prohibit such an animal because the owner has to rely on it everywhere. It is not a pet. A comfort, assistance or emotional support animal falls into a different category.

Can a co-op lease contradict state law?

Finally, local laws, including state and federal, are the final say in co-op living laws. If either a proprietary lease or by-law contradicts a state or federal law, it is not legally binding. We’ve put together a short list of some of the most common questions regarding co-op tenant rights.

Are there any legal defenses for dog owners?

Dog owners may have various legal defenses in civil lawsuits to defend against claims for injuries caused by their animals.

Are there rules for no pet co-op in NYC?

There’s no easy answer, according to Steve Wagner, a co-op and condo attorney with Wagner Berkow LLP and a longtime board member of his 420-unit Manhattan co-op. “The rules are complicated and there are city, state, and federal laws which apply,” he says.

What happens when a resident of a no pet co-op?

All of the board’s assessing must be done in consultation with a lawyer, Wagner says, and one of the first analyses the board must do is to figure out whether the federal Americans with Disabilities Act is a factor.

How long does it take for no pet co-op to start?

“So really the board needs to get started within 60 days.” Otherwise, if a pet owner houses the pet “openly and notoriously,” meaning the pet is there continuously and the person makes no attempt to hide it, beyond the 90-day mark, what wasn’t allowed becomes allowed.

Can a positive covenant be enforced against the original owner?

Positive covenants are generally a contract between the original parties to the deed imposing the covenant and do not bind future land owners. However it should be noted that future owners of the land which has the benefit of a positive covenant can enforce the covenant against the original owner of the land that has the burden of the covenant.

What happens to a covenant when you sell a house?

This means that the benefit and burden of the covenant relates to land itself and not to the land owner. If one of the original parties to the restrictive covenant sells their property, the covenant will remain enforceable. Not allowing a house to be used for business purposes.

Can a covenant be enforced on an adjoining land?

If there is no express intention to benefit the adjoining land the burden of the covenant will not pass and the covenant will be regarded as a personal agreement between the original parties. Subsequent parties will not be bound by the covenant. For a restrictive covenant to be enforceable a buyer must have notice of it. It must:

Can you have a pet under a covenant?

You might be able to have a pet but you usually can’t breed or sell animals from your residential property under most covenants. Most covenants also ban rearing livestock or owning farm animals as pets. Your CC&R will likely lay out what type of maintenance you need to perform on your property.

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What happens if you refuse to comply with Hoa pet restrictions?

You can issue a verbal warning or an official letter for first-time offenders. Some residents may forget about your pet restrictions and a gentle reminder can be enough to persuade them. Pet owners who refuse to comply with HOA pet restrictions will be subjected to sanctions or fines.

Is it legal to own a dog in a condominium?

In more established or older condominiums, you frequently find more stringent pet regulations. This is especially true for dogs due to concern of barking, property damage and dog bites. Pet ownership has increased in recent years, and the Humane Society now reports that 39% of households in the U.S. own a dog and 33% own a cat.