Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Pet policy

[William Davis (wwdavid8]

Our community wants to allow dogs to roam free but we are concerned about
liability.  We researched options by speaking to our insurance rep and
attorney.   We were told that since there is a city ordnance here that
requires dogs to be leashed, the community is responsible for actively
enforcing it. Failure to enforce the ordinance is a reason for them to
cancel our community's policy. They consider off leash dogs a safety risk
that they are not willing to cover.

Will

> On 24 Apr 2012, at 7:24 PM, RPD-Comcast wrote:
>
>> Well, OK:  What if you "allow" a member to play his 800 watt RMS stereo
with his windows open?
>
> No one gets their face torn off by loud music. And yes, I have heard of
HOAs being sued for not controlling their residents and enforcing
ordinances. Usually the association itself levies > big fines, and collects
them by putting liens on the property if necessary.
>
> When we join together to form an organization we also take on collective
responsibilities, like it or not.
>
> Sharon