Sunday, October 24, 2010
Pet Issue
Let me start off by stating that our condo association documents do not allow residents to have or keep pets in their apartment. That said, last May one of the owners came to the board asking permission to watch her daughter's dog for 3 months while she was out of the country. The board granted her permission with the proviso that the dog be walked outsde CV and must leave at the end of the third month. About three weeks ago this same owner came to the board and asked for an additional 7 weeks as her good friend,who lives in the same building, is undergoing chemo and has become attached to the dog and wants it as a companion animal. The Board met an unanimoisly voted that the dog must go. The owner was told verbally of the Board's decision and a certified letter was sent to the owner advising her of the board's decision but that letter was never signed for or acknowledged. We now plan to take legal action but we like some feedback from other bloggers as to their thoughts and suggestions.
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I do not have advice, but thank you for the cautionary tale of the thin end of the wedge.
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ReplyDeleteClearly the first critical error was allowing the three months! If you have a Bylaw forbidding pets, you must stick to it, except for exceptions provided in Law; EG. Certified Service Animals.
There is much case law on "Prescription Pets" I see no reference in your question to this issue.
When you open the door for one, for no valid reason, you have stepped on a slippery slope indeed.
Dave Israel
The gentleman that now wants to keep the dog, supposedly has a doctor's note on the need for a companion pet. I have not seen it nor has it been offered to the board to read. I agree the error was made back in May. Now the question is can it be corrected.
ReplyDeleteThere are too few facts and the issue is complicated and of a personal nature. If you wish to contact UCO, ask for Randall's home phone number and we can discuss this issue privately. I am not an attorney, but may be able to share some insights on the issue at hand.
ReplyDeleteHi Gerry S,
ReplyDeleteOctober 24, 2010 6:53 PM,
Slowly the facts creep out, ok! What kind of Doctor? Yes, it will matter, if a regular GP, not much weight, if from a Psychiatrist, with the right buzzwords, your building may be stuck with a new 4 legged resident!
Dave Israel
The doctor is either a GP or oncologist. Definitely not a psychiatrist. Try to help someone out and then get lied to and called callous and insensitive.
ReplyDeleteViolation of the bylaws or guidelines by the board is the real system problem and should be corrected. Enjoy the dog.
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