ASSISTANCE ANIMALS IN RENTAL UNITS – Vermont.gov
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The tenant is responsible for the actions of the animal and can be held accountable for any damage to property and injury to others. Additionally, the tenant must comply with any established policies such as cleanliness and maintenance of the unit, health and safety rules, as well as any leash requirements and noise guidelines. If the tenant fails to abide by reasonable rules, the landlord may lawfully require that the animal be removed.
Westbury Homeowners Association Inc.
Community Rules
VI. ANIMALS
While the members of this community understand that animals are personally
pleasurable and important, not everyone likes the same pets. The following rules are
intended to create a healthy environment for everyone.
1) Domestic pets are allowed in this community with restrictions. Proper
immunization is an important responsibility of the homeowner. Placement of farm
and wild animals on any cooperative property is not allowed.
2) Dogs are not permitted, except in cases where a resident applies for and is granted
a reasonable accommodation to have an emotional support or service animal per
section VII of these Rules.
a. A qualified medical professional must sign the resident’s reasonable
accommodation request. The Board can provide residents interested in
making a request with the appropriate forms upon request.
b. In cases where a reasonable accommodation request is granted:
i. The permitted dog must have any and all immunizations, tags and
necessary registrations that may be required by law
ii. The permitted dog will either be restricted to their lot or walked on a
leash. A barking dog may not be left outside for longer than ten minutes
iii. Any dog with a history of aggressive behavior or biting is not permitted
in the community.
3) All cats must be kept inside of the home. All cats must be spayed and neutered.
4) All solid wastes from pets are to be picked up by the owner immediately and
disposed of in the proper manner.
5) Residents may apply for an exception to the “VI. Animal section of the Community
Rules” by submitting a “Request for A Reasonable Accommodation”.
VII. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS
Where the situation warrants, residents may apply for an exception to Community Rules
by submitting a written Request for a Reasonable Accommodation to any member of the
Board of Directors. The request for a Reasonable Accommodation will be heard by the
Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled board meeting. Any exception that is
granted by the board shall be subject to revocation at the sole discretion of the board.
Westbury Homeowners Association Occupany Agreement (Lease)
Article 7 – Member’s Further Obligations and Covenants. The Member shall comply with all
duties set forth under Vermont law, specifically, but not limited to 10 V.S.A. Chapter 153 and 11
V.S.A. Chapter 14, and shall further agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
and the Articles of Association, Bylaws, and Community Rules of the Corporation now in force or
as they may be placed in force from time to time during the period of occupancy. The Member
acknowledges receipt of a copy of the applicable Rules in effect at the execution of the Occupancy
Agreement.
The Member further agrees to participate “cooperatively” in the operation and management
of the Corporation by serving as requested on its committees or Board of Directors; to conduct
himself/herself and his/her guests when on the Lot and in the Community in such a manner as not
to disturb or threaten other Members, other tenants, or their respective guests and invitees; to pay
any and all damages caused intentionally or negligently by the Member, or the Member’s guests or
invitees, to any and all property, real or personal, of the Corporation; to be otherwise in control of
and responsible for the peaceable and non-disturbing conduct of Member’s family, guests and
invitees; and to otherwise reasonably obey and comply with all Community Rules.
By signing the Occupancy Agreement the resident and all occupants listed on that lease has agreed to the requirements stated in said lease.
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