i rent a house to a man, and his goat has been chewing the furniture (mine) and also destroying the lawn and garden. he keeps it in the kitchen pantry, and that's now a mess. i know a man has a right to keep a goat, if he wants to keep a goat, but isn't this just goin' too dang far?
2007-01-25 17:48:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
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2007-01-25 17:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by JR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a lawyer and just tried a case identical to this. There is absolutely nothing whatsoever you can do about it. The judge said unless the goat is dangerous or harmful to the owner, he has a right to keep the goat anywhere on the premises. It's a dang shame I say.
2007-01-26 02:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by Richard C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he lives in a city than I dont think he can have a goat. Since you rent the house to the man you could tell him to rid of his goat or you kick him out.
2007-01-26 01:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by Countess Bathory 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to check with your city and /or town regulations. Some do not allow people to keep what is considered farm animals as pets. Also sometimes they require that the animal has certain living requirements such as a large yard or a pen, not an indoor pantry. You could also try checking with your local animal control officer.
2007-01-26 01:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by stupid people make me laugh!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a large or even just a big city, I doubt it would be legal to keep a goat.
Do you have a pets / no pets policy for your rental property? I mean there are some apartment and even house rental property advertised out here in rural N.E. Texas that plainly state in the ad "No Pets!"
Even if you do allow pets you should still be able to charge him for damage to your property. That or just tell him he won't be getting his deposit back.
2007-01-26 02:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by Sulkahlee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that you can do a lot about it except evict him.
If you did not stipulate NO PETS or pets by approval you are not entitled to dictate that he cannot keep the goat.
Take pictures of the damage and take out a writ for damages done by this animal. There is also a health issue you can pursue
2007-01-26 01:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're the landlord? I think you should tighten the rules on having pets in the space he is renting. Let him know that there will be fines for any damages the animal makes so that you can replace and fix the place up after he leaves.
2007-01-26 02:01:15 · answer #7 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think he's got your goat. Contact the city about the farm animal and start eviction proceedings. Also small clames court to recover damages.
2007-01-28 09:47:16 · answer #8 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U cud always charge extra rent for the goat!
2007-01-26 05:33:05 · answer #9 · answered by asdajohnlover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is your house
tell him to loose the goat
2007-01-26 02:01:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is your house and you are renting it to him, you can set rules about pets
2007-01-26 03:11:35 · answer #11 · answered by sunnyd_137 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋