If there is a condo law that states no dog is allowed over 25 pounds and mine is 35 then what is the worst they can do. If they can force me to sell my condo I would also like to know how that is possible considering it is my property.
2007-09-05 07:49:03 · 5 answers · asked by Luke B 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Different states have different laws regarding the powers of homeowners associations, but since you asked "what is the worst they could do?" the answer is that they could levy progressively higher fines against you, and if you refuse to pay, they could put a lien against your property and force a sale.
It's been done for smaller infractions.
Many condo complexes have that sort of rule because a larger dog needs room to run, and may become restless, noisy or aggressive if kept in a small place, and that would affect the other building residents.
If there is some reason this doesn't apply to your dog or your complex, then ask for a waiver or a change in the rules to allow for larger dogs.
Also, if your dog is a trained service animal, the rules become different, and you should talk to whoever is supplying the service animal for more information.
2007-09-05 08:04:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can't force you to move. They can ask you to remove your dog though, and they have that right. If you don't get rid of it, they can start fining you - and they WILL - then they'll take you to court and get a court order to have the dog removed. My HOA is made up of a bunch of jerks who forced me to get rid of my dog when another dog in the neighborhood started a fight with him. It sucked, but I HAD to do it.
Sorry dude, you bought the condo knowing what their rules were.
Your best bet is to get on the board and fight this rule, you can maybe influence them to up the weight limit to 35 or 40 lbs. Board's make changes to the rules all the time. Someone on the board becomes obssessed with yard gnomes, and suddenly you're allowed to have them. Someone likes a certain landscaper, and suddenly that changes. It's all about what the board wants.
2007-09-05 08:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There should be a set of by-laws that describes exactly what rights you have, what things you can do and not do and what the HOA can do if you don't follow the by-laws. That is the first place to start looking.pp
2007-09-05 07:58:20 · answer #3 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what you signed when you bought the condo or if you were given a copy of the rules. They can make you get rid of your dog, little doubt on that. Anything else ??????
2007-09-05 07:58:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, if it's a co-op and you signed a contract to abide by the rules and you break them, they can vote to force you to conform or sell.
2007-09-05 08:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋