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R B Garr

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3. That letter is way too emotional and needs to be toned down.

Fri Jan 23, 2015, 02:19 AM

Jan 2015

I would ask them in writing to direct my attention to the relevant portion(s) of the CC&R's (or whatever the property covenants are called in your state) that specifically exclude cats during the 48-hour visitation. Absent them answering your request for that portion excluding cats, I would then say that there is no further issue and you will continue to enjoy 48-hour visits with the pet of your choosing and within the guidelines of the covenants. The End.

Just something for your future reference: if the HOA has to start sending you letters from an attorney (usually they have one on retainer at their disposal), you can probably expect they will pass those attorney charges on to you in the form of increased fees for those attorney services to obtain your compliance. If you don't pay those fees, it's possible they could proceed to get a judgment against you.

It sounds like there is too much emotionalism from both parties. I know it's frustrating, but if they are trying to provoke you so they can document your noncompliance, then they are succeeding.

Also, don't piss off any more attorneys. Good luck.

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Update on the condo pet issue thing. ONLY giving a one time update as a few requested. [View all] diabeticman Jan 2015 OP

It doesn't bother me! I'm glad to see your wife is being proactive mackerel Jan 2015 #1

your wife should tone down her letter, a bit. KMOD Jan 2015 #2

That letter is way too emotional and needs to be toned down. R B Garr Jan 2015 #3

I'm concerned about the interraction with the lawyer, elleng Jan 2015 #4

One other thing: you can ask for the Minutes from previous HOA meetings R B Garr Jan 2015 #6

Yes, and to do this effectively, elleng Jan 2015 #7

I have to agree with the tone of the letter. You really do "catch more flies with honey..." Rhiannon12866 Jan 2015 #5

Yeah, I have to agree. cwydro Jan 2015 #13

turn it down a few notches hibbing Jan 2015 #29

yes, really blackcrow Jan 2015 #8

Sounds a tad overly dramatic. Certain not in any way, professional. SammyWinstonJack Jan 2015 #9

"certainly would not change the rules for them": The rules are allegedly being applied arbitrarily. WinkyDink Jan 2015 #14

Diabeticman, cwydro Jan 2015 #10

I agree completely. femmocrat Jan 2015 #15

I absitively agree with both of you. Tobin S. Jan 2015 #18

My wife did send the letter to the two women. I have asked her to let me ask here for help. diabeticman Jan 2015 #19

The window signs could be a problem- cwydro Jan 2015 #20

I would tone that letter down a lot magical thyme Jan 2015 #11

Dial way down the tone of that letter. HappyMe Jan 2015 #12

annoyng the heck out of the other owners with weekly letters is not going to help either. blackcrow Jan 2015 #28

Have you looked at the Condo/HOA Declaration to see what the actual process is for changing a rule Lex Jan 2015 #16

I imagine you both feel like you're surrounded by enemies right about now. LiberalAndProud Jan 2015 #17

Personally, I'd be getting the hell cwydro Jan 2015 #55

Some Condo's unfortunately become benld74 Jan 2015 #21

Do you have a printed copy of your association's CC&R's? CreekDog Jan 2015 #22

We were sent 2 down-loadable files. Half of what we have is photocopies of hand writtien items. diabeticman Jan 2015 #23

what about the copies you signed when you bought your property? CreekDog Jan 2015 #24

To my knowledge...or let me put it this way I don't remember signing a paper stating I got a hard diabeticman Jan 2015 #25

You signed the CC&R's, but you didn't get a copy of what you signed? CreekDog Jan 2015 #26

Let me go through all the paperwork again. I guess the PDA/ down loable files were my copy. diabeticman Jan 2015 #27

Did you sign the CC&R's or not? CreekDog Jan 2015 #30

My mother lives in a condo. cwydro Jan 2015 #31

Not all rules are good, but there's obviously a need for rules in a condo community CreekDog Jan 2015 #32

Oh I understand. cwydro Jan 2015 #35

I do not see anything saying it is a CC&R--in fact I never heard of that term until talking about diabeticman Jan 2015 #33

Something about CC&Rs: elleng Jan 2015 #34

You signed stuff without reading it? blackcrow Jan 2015 #36

Not trying to be mean here - Have you been to a property closing? Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2015 #41

stepping in cautiously here... Phentex Jan 2015 #42

From what I understand, they lost their pet(s) before moving into the condo. demmiblue Jan 2015 #43

that's not what I read... Phentex Jan 2015 #45

Yes, I remember that one cat died in late November. betsuni Jan 2015 #46

and something about not enough volume in a football to deflate Phentex Jan 2015 #47

And also, for the record, in October: betsuni Jan 2015 #56

I lived in a mixed condo/rental complex in Florida Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2015 #48

i don't understand the weight thing... Phentex Jan 2015 #50

I think the theory was a cat or a small dog Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2015 #51

And we all scroll through the internet agreement crap. cwydro Jan 2015 #53

I've been to two property closings blackcrow Jan 2015 #52

Your a better person than I am Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2015 #54

I'll ask my mom about it. cwydro Jan 2015 #37

CC&R = by-laws. demmiblue Jan 2015 #44

Drama....shudder. This is approaching restraining order level. alphafemale Jan 2015 #49

CreekDog is right (I don't believe I actually just wrote that) Algernon Moncrieff Jan 2015 #40

The letter needs to be professional and MUST be proofread... a la izquierda Jan 2015 #38

This is true. cwydro Jan 2015 #39

Durn, cwydro Jan 2015 #57

YOU WANT UPDATES! No there was no hard copy of the By laws and no there was no paper we sign diabeticman Jan 2015 #58