SUDDENLY we cat have a cat visit our home for 48 hours.

[diabeticman]

I was going to bring the cat my mother is caring for up to our condo for a 48 hour visit since we are allowed a 48 hour visit. NOW we get a note stating that WE cannot have smokey up in our condo until further notice that it is EVEN THOUGH IT IS CLEARLY STATED that pets are only allowed for visits up to 48 hours.

We get a letter address to us tonight stating smokey won't be allowed up until further notice and that ONLY DOGS are permitted for visits!


My wife wants to go to an attorney. She said according her friend they seem to be infringing on our rights as home owners. How can you have clearly stated in a billboard that pets are allow for a visit only up to 48 hours YET FORBID US TO HAVE A CAT UP IN OUR HOME!

Am I seriously completely wrong here? It seems they are purposely trying to make us sell!

Advise. If I knew how to take a picture from my phone and put it on this board. I do have the photo.


The sign posted states " Pet--no pets permitted to live in unit;visit only, up to 48 hours

Cross posting because I am livid and I need help to at least calm myself.

[marym625]

1. It depends on what your bylaws say

I would doubt that's something that they can change that easily.

I hope an attorney responds. Good luck

[msongs]

2. read your various contracts and home owners association rules. if it does not specify what is a pet

you are good to go. ask in writing where it says dogs only in any of these rules. tell them you are having your family attorney review your options for you

[diabeticman]

3. I was given an e-mail copy that are hard to read.

[csziggy]

10. What state are you in? If you're in Florida you should be able to find it online

HOAs and condo associations are required to register their agreements with the county you're in and it should be available online if you are in Florida.

You'd need to check the County Clerk site for your county and search under the condo association legal name.

If you're not in Florida, request a legible printed copy from the association - it is your legal right.

I'd probably respond to the letter with a letter of my own questioning the restriction of visiting pets to dogs and challenging their right to prevent a visit from your mother's cat. If you can find an attorney who can look at the information and advise you, being able to put in a letter "Upon advise of an attorney" always has clout.

Most bar associations have attorney referral services. In Florida, the bar will let you select one online and you can make a preliminary appointment. At that meeting, you explain what your problem is and the attorney can give you steps to take. Most times that first visit is for very little money, much less than the usual hourly rate.

I used the service once as a college student - it cost me $10 for 30 minutes (but this was 40+ years ago) and the attorney told me what phrases to use and points to make in my letter. When the people I was having a conflict with got the letter with that magic phrase "Upon advise of an attorney" they immediately stopped their delaying action and settled the problem within days.

[Mariana]

4. How did anyone know were planning to bring a cat to visit

in the first place? Who is "they"? Is it the HOA?

[diabeticman]

5. I don't know how they know and It is a Condo Association. each condo except one is owned.

[Sopkoviak]

6. Did ya hear about the bridge collapse in Cincinnati

Due to neglected infrastructure?

Whenever someone asks me what the Democrats really stand for I always point them to this forum.

*sure I do, how embarrassing*

[CreekDog]

7. What?

What is the meaning of your post and why is it in this thread?

[beam me up scottie]

9. Did ya hear about how Duers offer support to members of our community

Whenever someone asks me why we criticize Republicans when Democrats can be unfeeling assholes too I always point them to this forum.

Right back atcha.

[dilby]

8. You should have your wife talk to her Doctor and

have him sign a note that your wife needs a pet for anxiety issues, once you have that in writing it would be up to your home owners association if they want to fight it. Here is a story on the practice:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/29/realestate/getting-a-dog-into-a-no-pet-building.html?pagewanted=all

[CreekDog]

11. if they catch you, just tell them the cat is visiting

and it's been less than 48 hours

then, every 48 hours, carry the cat outside your front door, then back inside, then remind the cat that they are just visiting.



(disclaimer, I am a Condo Assoc. President)

[LiberalElite]

12. When I was growing up

in a apt. bldg where dogs weren't allowed, a resident brought in a chihuahua and said they were keeping it for someone temporarily. Years went by and eventually they got another chihuahua to keep the temporary one company.

[pinboy3niner]

14. I think Initech saw Temporary Chihuahua at the Troubador last weekend

[Texasgal]

13. Bring the cat over.

Wait until they try some sort of legal action. I doubt they will. If they do THAT'S when you get an attorney. Screw them! Bring the cat and enjoy the visit!