Reevaluating the no-pet rule in rentals and condos
From emotional support animals to furry friends, the pet discussion to have with neighbors
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Depending on where you live, finding a condo or apartment that allows dogs can be quite the task. If you’re looking for a more dog-friendly neighborhood, check out the area first. The attitudes of neighboring businesses will often let users know where dog-friendly areas are. Of course you can check around for dog grooming businesses and pet shops, but also keep an eye on businesses that are not usually affiliated with dogs.
For example, two dogs I regularly walked (a Maltese and a Cockapoo) were notorious for lunging in a particular direction whenever we walked out of the door. I found it curious during the first walk. But rounding the corner, I immediately noticed the dog dish of free bones and water bowls in front of banks. It was one of the simplest ways to get dog lovers to take note of neighborhood businesses all while making sure the dog had an invested interest, too.
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But how should a condo association board handle a no-pet policy when it was included in the Rules & Regulations and/or bylaws long before they were nominated? This can become shaky, depending on the state’s policies. For example, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)’s “Condo Unit Owner’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook” confirms the following: