Random condo/co-op question (not really "home" board related)

My IL's are moving to a new condo or co-op development in October. The complex has a "No Pets" rule.

My MIL thinks that this means that we can't bring Lilly (an 11-pound Italian Greyhound) for a weekend visit.

I think that it just means that there are no pets permanently living in the buildings on a day-to-day basis.

What is your take on this? Would it be OK to bring our pup up there for a weekend visit?

(This isn't really specifically home or pets related )

Message edited 7/16/2009 2:35:56 PM.

Re: Random condo/co-op question (not really "home" board related)

I think it means that no pets can take up residence. A weekend visit is not that.

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If you brought the dog, then I would expect that your IL's will take a lot of grief for it from the neighbors and the co-op board.

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I would say that means no pets. I would not bring the dog.

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It depends on the board. Some by-laws will specify that animals can visit , but only for a certian number of nights in a row (to prevent people who get caught with a permanent pet from lying & saying it is only temporary.)

My co-op has a no dogs rule. I don't think we have a no visiting dogs rule per say, but there are no dog walking allowed on the property (only on the public street) so it would be hard to have a dog visit, b/c you can't get to the road without going through the pirvate co-op property.

You could probably get away with a night or two, but for a whole week, people might notice & complain, b/c they think it is going to become a regular thing.

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In my building except for extenuating circumstances with prior board approval, no pets means no pets, not even for one night.

Message edited 7/16/2009 3:24:24 PM.

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I would take that to mean no pets whatsoever. I wouldn't bring the dog.

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I would take it as no pets at all and wouldn't bring the dog, unless she got permission from them in advance.

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here it means no pets.... there's really no where to walk the dog... have them check the verbage in their "rule book"... it MIGHT be ok, but i know here it's not

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I would ask your-in laws to check with their board to make sure. Visits may be fine but it definitely means no pets in permanent residence.

Message edited 7/16/2009 5:33:32 PM.

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I would have them check the official board rules, but I would assume no pets means just that.

All it takes is one neighbor to see you guys walking the dog, and your parents could be in for a LOT of grief.

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my co-op development does not allow dogs, we can have cats if we want though. at my closing, i had to sign an affadavit that i do not have a dog and will not get a dog a lot of my friends, including 2 of my brothers have dogs, i asked them if it is ok if the dogs come to "vist" amd they said absolutely not, i would get a fine.

definately check with the board before bringing your pet over

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I would double-check the co-op rules, but would assume no pets means NO pets. I wouldn't think a pet visiting during the day for a couple of hours would be a problem, but I wouldn't bring the dog for an overnight visit. I just think it would put your ILs in an uncomfortable position with their neighbors and may cause conflict.

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Nope, I wouldn't bring the dog.

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Leave the dog at home, or with a friend or dog sitter!

Why risk causing problems for them for a pet?!!

Yes, I know pets are family (I had a dog that I loved more than anything) but that doesn't mean they should be brought along.

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Your IL's need to check the co-op rules and ask permission.

Message edited 7/17/2009 9:18:42 AM.

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They have to ask exactly what that means.

Our building is no pets. If there is an animal in your apartment and it is reported it's a $100/ day fine.