Florida adopted a new dangerous dog law that went into effect on October 1, 2023. This new law prevents local governments and public housing authorities from adopting policies or ordinances that designate a dog as dangerous based solely on its breed, size, or weight.
Summary: Florida Senate Bill 942 prohibits public housing authorities or local governments from adopting policies that ban dogs based on breed, size, or weight.
What the Condo or HOA Rules Say About Pets. HOAs often forbid or strictly limit the number of animals residents can have. You may be allowed no dogs, or only one dog, or up to two dogs so long as each one weighs less than 35 pounds, or only dogs that belong to certain breeds.
When can a landlord or HOA legally reject an ESA in Florida? If you have a properly documented ESA letter from a licensed health professional, a landlord or Florida HOA cannot deny an ESA.
HOAs are private entities. If the board wants to enforce a “no pets” policy, they are legally able to do so.
Florida Prohibits Public Housing Policies that Restrict Dogs Based on Breed, Size, or Weight.
Utah HOAs are primarily governed by the Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act as well as specific legislation pertaining to iniums and community associations. These state laws are designed to work in conjunction with relevant federal laws to ensure that HOAs operate within the legal framework.
Associations can restrict parking on private roads owned by the association, but typically anyone can park on a public street. However, theoretically an owner could enter a contract not to park on a public street.
The dissolution process is done with Utah Division of Corporations following this general process: Under Utah Code § 16-6a et seq., HOAs/COAs that are registered nonprofit corporations may be dissolved following Utah Code § 16-1 et seq.
HOAs are private entities. If the board wants to enforce a “no pets” policy, they are legally able to do so.