A
homeowners association can both enact and
enforce such pet restrictions. As the following
case illustrates, it important to read a
development's covenants, conditions and
restrictions (CC&Rs) before you buy
into it. Pet restrictions sometimes appear
there. Also, if you have talked to other
owners, you will know whether or not there
is tolerance for pets.
In the case of Nahrstedt
v. Lakeside Village Condominium Association,
Natore Nahrstedt, a resident of Lakeside
Village Condominiums believed it was reasonable
for her to keep three cats even though
her deed restrictions read, "No animals
(which shall mean dogs and cats), livestock,
reptiles or poultry shall be kept in any
unit."
Nahrstedt filed suit after
the board assessed fines of $500 a month
against her. The California Supreme Court
ruled in favor of the association.
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2006 Inman News Features
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