AlexL1 (Florida)
Posts: 305
Posts: 305
Posted:
I see a number of sample letters for various subjects. I would like to see an effective/positive but yet stern letter to HOA members who have pets.. to clean up after them or fines, etc etc
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RogerB (Colorado)
Posts: 5,067
Posts: 5,067
Posted:
From our rules:
"5) Household pets must be under control on a leash when not secured in the house or in a fenced yard. It is a violation for an animal to threaten or attack a person or another animal; the Owner shall be responsible for all costs if any medical treatment is required. Excrement shall be cleaned up immediately. Pets that bark or make other noises which irritate neighbors are a violation, except for brief barking of dogs as people pass by."
"5) Household pets must be under control on a leash when not secured in the house or in a fenced yard. It is a violation for an animal to threaten or attack a person or another animal; the Owner shall be responsible for all costs if any medical treatment is required. Excrement shall be cleaned up immediately. Pets that bark or make other noises which irritate neighbors are a violation, except for brief barking of dogs as people pass by."
JC3
Posts: 290
Posts: 290
Posted:
Quote:
Posted By RogerB on 12/10/2007 8:38 AM
From our rules:
"Household pets must be under control on a leash when not secured in the house or in a fenced yard."
From our rules:
"Household pets must be under control on a leash when not secured in the house or in a fenced yard."
Rather than including all that RogerB suggested, post the section and number of local city, county, and state laws.
Include cats: Household pets, including dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, etc, must be under..."
with a sentence that suggests they must abide by the law.
If there is no leash law, then include desired wording.
Quote:
It is a violation for an animal to threaten or attack a person or another animal; the Owner shall be responsible for all costs if any medical treatment is required. Excrement shall be cleaned up immediately.
Quote:
Pets that bark or make other noises which irritate neighbors are a violation, except for brief barking of dogs as people pass by.
This is very vague. Many laws say 10 minutes of constant barking, which can be proved by recordings.
Check your state law (or other state's laws) for wording for leash and other requirements.
SusanW1 (Michigan)
Posts: 5,202
Posts: 5,202
Posted:
I'd try to be very creative in dealing with this problem - even going so far as to address the letter to the pet!
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Dear Fido, Kitty, or any other two or four-legged, furred, feathered or finned residents of _____________,
Please tell your Master about the rules that need to be followed so you remain a friendly neighbor. These rules are about you and how you can stay welcome at the ___________________ complex.
Local ordinances are :
(List)
HOA rules are:
(list)
Please make sure your owners read and understand all the rules. (They can call Mr. Green at xxx-xxxx, if there are any questions)
Please don't growl, squawks or hiss at the rules; they are necessary for the well-being of everyone.
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Dear Fido, Kitty, or any other two or four-legged, furred, feathered or finned residents of _____________,
Please tell your Master about the rules that need to be followed so you remain a friendly neighbor. These rules are about you and how you can stay welcome at the ___________________ complex.
Local ordinances are :
(List)
HOA rules are:
(list)
Please make sure your owners read and understand all the rules. (They can call Mr. Green at xxx-xxxx, if there are any questions)
Please don't growl, squawks or hiss at the rules; they are necessary for the well-being of everyone.
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JanM (Texas)
Posts: 142
Posts: 142
Posted:
That is too cute!!
JoeW1 (New York)
Posts: 728
Posts: 728
Posted:
SusanW1 - So true, so cute. Some owners are the ones that belong on leashes!!
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