Are condo rules for everyone?

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Are condo rules for everyone?

I live in a condo complex in which dogs are not allowed. For the past year a neighbor has had a dog. I have reported this to the management company several times over the past year but nothing has been done. The dog owner rents his unit from a lawyer who owns approximately 1/3 of the units in a 42 unit complex, which is why I suspect nothing has been done. What are my legal options? Can I get my own dog without fear of legal ramifications, in spite of it being against the rules? To add insult to injury, I’ve just been assess $640 in repairs across the complex.

Asked on September 19, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

In order for you to answer your question, you need to pull the recorded "covenants, condiitons & restrictions" regarding the condominium complex where you live. This document sets forth the rules and regulations for every unit in the complex. If no dogs are allowed, then no dogs are allowed and a homeowner can try and enforce this rule.

You need to look and see what other rules may be in place concerning "dogs" that are not recorded. You should also make inquiries as to the board of directors as to why there apparently seems to be no enforcement of this rule against dogs.

If you are positive that there are set rules about no dogs in the complex, you need to try and force the board of directors for the association to enforce them.

Good luck.

 


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