Yes. HOA may restrict breeds.
HOAs can deny a request if the animal poses a direct threat to the safety or health of others, or if it could significantly damage property. HOAs can request documentation that ``reasonably supports'' the person's disability and need for the animal.
Yes, any member in the HOA community can report on the Dog and can request the HOA on removal. When that happens, hire an animal law practitioner for advice and your next steps.
A number of breeds have been restricted or banned, including Rottweilers, American Staffordshire Bull Terriers ("Pit Bulls"), Chow Chows, German Shepherd Dogs, and Doberman Pinschers, and the list is growing.
Documentation for Service Animals in HOAs You cannot restrict service animals in HOAs, but you can ask homeowners for proof or documentation. Service animals do not require specific documentation to be considered service animals.
For further questions, call Animal Care & Control at 817-276-4799. 5. How many dogs and/or cats are allowed per household? The legal limit is four (4) dogs or four (4) cats but not to exceed the combined total of six such animals over the age of eight weeks.
Keep in mind that if a homeowner moves to an area that is governed by a property owners' association, they may not opt out of it. The only way to leave is by selling their house or petitioning to have their residence removed. Only once the petition is granted can they leave the association.
It is unlawful for any person owning or having in his possession a public nuisance dog, as defined in section 6-151 of this Code, to allow that dog to be at large. A person who violates this subsection shall, upon conviction, be assessed a fine of not less than $200.00 nor more than $1,000.00.
How many dogs/cats can I legally keep at my residence? ing to Article 2-3 Dogs and Cats (Section 2-3-1 Maximum Number), "It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, possess, or maintain dogs and/or cats in a total number exceeding 6 per premises," i.e. 2 dogs 2 cats, 1 cat 3 dogs, etc.
Houston is not only an incredible dining and drinking destination for humans but also a pup paradise, thanks to numerous pet-friendly patios via the Paws on Patios movement, advocating for local establishments to embrace dog-friendliness within legal bounds.