I have a dispute with my homeowners association over whether or not they will force my neighbor to shut up their barking dog. How do I start?
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I have a dispute with my homeowners association over whether or not they will force my neighbor to shut up their barking dog. How do I start?
My neighbor has a dog who will not stop barking day and night. I think it is a nuisance. The HOA will not do anything about it. What can I do?
Asked on June 27, 2009 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
Edwin Fahlen / Law Office of Edwin Fahlen
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If your HOA governing documents provide that a unit owner may not commit a nuisance, you can force the HOA to take action by serving a formal "Request For Resolution" If the HOA does nothing for 30 days, you can file a law suit to force them to, or at least let the court rule on the issue, and obtain attorney fees and costs reimbursement rights. This is a common problem.
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