Have owned dog for 3 years. Have had dog in two separate units within the same complex. No one has complained of dog in 1+ year of him living in this compelx. We suddenly received notice to have him removed within 1 day because he exceeds the "weight limit" as specified by the apartment complex. Need some sort of remedy or witty idea.
2006-09-05 08:01:42 · 11 answers · asked by Derek T 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds like the insurance inspector is coming.. the insurance is increased if dogs are over 35 pounds..The landlord cannot force you to remove the dog in such a short period..Call Legal Aid in your yellow pages, and find out what the renter rights are in your state..
You can usually find renter's rights laws in your state, by searching on line..If you need help finding it, email me..
this law is everywhere..If he accepted your rent for this month, he has accepted you the way you are..and can't do anything until the next month rent is due..
He may be wanting to raise rent on all units, and looking for a way to move out those that are paying less then he is charging new renters..This happens frequently...Please do call Legal Aid..
2006-09-05 08:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the other people's answers..(will have to keep that in mind when I move into an apt.), but when you talk to a lawyer... find out about a grandfather clause... because the dog has ALREADY been in the complex for 3 years, it might already fall into some kind of squatters right to stay put no matter what it's weight for already being there so long WITHOUT COMPLAINT. Bring along to the lawyer as much documentation.. vet bill receipts that the dog lived there that long. good luck. if all else fails, move. I personally would not want to stay in a place that no longer accepted my 'family' because it was 'fat'.
2006-09-05 15:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by Valeria 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go back to your rental agreement. If the agreement mentioned the weight of the animal then you have to prove that your animal is below that weight. The other option is moving or trying to work something out with your landlord. If weight is not mentioned then you should talk to the landlord, because if they change their policies you didn't agree to those policies when you moved in. There are legal issues here and a lawyer might be a good idea, if you cannot work something out.
2006-09-05 15:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at your rental agreement to see what it says about pets. Have you ticked off your landlord or other tenants recently? They might be trying to look for a way to get you and your dogs out. If the landlord is causing a big stink over a pet that's over the weight limit, do you really want to live there?
2006-09-05 15:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by ABob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write to your state Consumer Protection Agency, You may also want to contact someplace like an animal shelter for advice, Don't know what in the h--- is wrong with landlords. Dogs grow up. Do they put a weight limit on kids? I doubt it. This issue REALLY hits a nerve with me.
2006-09-05 15:09:34 · answer #5 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your lease Read your lease read your lease!!!!! There are weight limits here, come across them....but they are always stated in the lease agreement!!!!
The complex can't change requirements on you IF you are within a lease. If you are just month to month..they can do anything! Good luck
2006-09-05 15:29:51 · answer #6 · answered by itsjustme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have some Legal Eagel look at the lease. If there is not a 'No Pet' Clause sue the complex!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-05 15:09:41 · answer #7 · answered by Dalmatian Rescue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your rental agreement should have all the rules in regards to pets on it. Read it over. Then take it to a lawyer.
2006-09-05 15:08:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
weight limit? I've never heard of this. Read your rental agreement/lease to see if there's any language regarding this.
2006-09-05 15:07:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your lease addresses a weight limit you have no recourse. If you do not have a lease now you don't have a leg to stand.
2006-09-05 15:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋