Condo Rules For Dogs In Washington
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Summary: Florida Senate Bill 942 prohibits public housing authorities or local governments from adopting policies that ban dogs based on breed, size, or weight.
HOAs are private entities. If the board wants to enforce a “no pets” policy, they are legally able to do so.
It is an unfair practice for a landlord to refuse to rent to a person with a disability because the person uses a trained dog guide or service animal. A landlord's no-pet policy cannot be applied to the dog guide or service animal of a person with a disability.
RCW 49.60. 040 states "Service animal means any dog or miniature horse...that is individually trained for the benefit of an individual with a disability..." The crime deterrant effects of an animal's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work for tasks.
For many people, pets hold a special place in their owners' hearts and are considered family members. But despite the warm sentiment, pets are considered to be property under Washington state law nonetheless, which means you cannot account for them in your will in the same way you would a human being.
Rules and Restrictions: Check the inium's rules regarding pets. Some condos may have restrictions on the types or sizes of pets allowed (eg, no dogs over a certain weight, or no exotic pets). Breed Restrictions: Certain breeds may be prohibited, particularly in condos with shared spaces.
The main reason is usually damage to the property. If the cat scratches the walls, scratches up the carpet, urinates on the carpet, defecates on it, vomits on the carpet…
Realtor here. Easiest and most reliable way to determine if a building is pet-friendly is to find the concierge or property management phone number online and ask them. Keep in mind some buildings also have policies on the numbers of pets and even the size (weight) of your pet - so it's worth asking about that too.
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.
