Condo Rules For Dogs In Middlesex
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Unless you live in a condo that has a no pets policy, no agreement can actually forbid you to have a pet. Landlords are allowed to ask if you have any pets, and pick a tenant based on what you say, but once you move in you can do whatever you want. I have a cat, lied about it twice and just moved her in anyways.
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, service animals are not considered pets and must be accommodated by the condo association. This means: Service animals: Animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities must be allowed, even if pets are otherwise prohibited.
As mentioned above, condo boards can impose various pet restrictions through their governing documents, as long as they don't interfere with provincial laws. Common restrictions include: Prohibition of pets: Some condos may have a complete ban on pets.
While condo boards can restrict pets in their buildings, Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act protects tenants from being forced to give up their pets just because a landlord doesn't like them.
To make downsizing easier, there are a few skills to teach your dog to make the transition easier for both of you. Prepare Your Dog for a New Environment. Keep Your Dog Quiet. Provide Exercise. Manage Potty Breaks. Politely Share Space With Other People and Dogs.
No, they cannot require you to get rid of your dog. You have a contract or tenancy agreement allows you to reside in the apartment and they cannot unilaterally alter the terms of that contract. It there was no restriction on pets at the time you entered the apartment they cannot force you to agree to such a term now.
Inium Bylaws: Condos can have their own bylaws that restrict or prohibit pets. However, service animals must be accommodated due to the Ontario Human Rights Code, which overrides condo declarations.
