Approved by the Board of Directors - May 9, 2009 (modified January 14, 2018)
PET POLICY FOR 900 MARSHY COVE CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION, INC.
I. Pet Policy
Provisions
LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT in order to
ensure that the rights of owners to keep pets and the rights of other owners
will be respected, the 900 Marshy Cove Condo Association Board of Directors
establishes the following Pet Policy (Note - The Federal Fair Housing Act
requires associations to exempt service animals from pet policies and rules):
1.
All present and future pet owners must complete a PET APPLICATION AND
REGISTRATION FORM (attached) and pay a $50/per year pet registration
fee for each pet before occupying the condominium. The Condominium Association
management company, a board member, or their agent, will present a copy of the
Pet Policy to the resident for review and signature.
For pet previously registered, the
renewal fee is $25. After March 31, a late fee of $100 will automatically be assessed
to the unit owner’s account.
2.
Unit owners are limited to two (2) pets (dog(s) and/or cat(s). Other
domesticated pets may be allowed with specific approval of the Condo
Association. All dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered. Dogs or cats may not
exceed 55 pounds fully grown.
3.
All pets will be registered with the condominium management company.
Registration requirements include the owner’s home and office telephone
numbers, a photo of the pet·
(optional), a current rabies
vaccination certificate, and other records of inoculations as designated by the
County. (see Pet Application and Registration Form attached).
4.
No pets will be kept or bred for commercial purposes within the Condominium.
5.
Pets will always be attended and leashed at all times in all common areas,
including entrances, lobby, elevators, garage, etc., as well as in owner's
limited common areas, such as decks. Pets will not be leashed to common areas
or limited common areas, such as decks, or to any stationary objects in the
common areas such as stakes or similar objects placed in the ground, or to a
tree or building.
6.
No dogs are allowed to run free outside of the unit owner's residence. No dog
runs, cages, or dog houses are allowed on the common areas. Dog houses and cat litter
boxes are not permitted in hallways or decks.
7.
No pets are allowed in the pool complex, pool area, or in any future recreation
area.
8. Pet owners will tag all dogs and
cats showing at a minimum the owner's name and telephone number (note: tags are
necessary even if the pet has a microchip implant).
9.
When walking a dog, the pet's owners will promptly remove all of pet's
excrement or solid waste deposited on any portion of the property. Such waste
will be bagged, tied, and placed in a trash receptacle. (Note: Dog Waste
Dispenser/Disposal units are available in the common areas) Only fecal matter
may be flushed down toilets; cat litter or similar materials may not be flushed
down toilets but should be disposed of in plastic bags and placed in the trash;
tropical bird litter should also be disposed in plastic bags and placed in the
trash.
10.
No pet shall be allowed to become a nuisance or create any unreasonable disturbance.
Examples of nuisance-type behavior for the purposes of this paragraph are:
a. Personal injury or property damage
caused by unruly behavior
b. Pets who make noise continuously
and/or incessantly for a period of 10 minutes or intermittently for one-half an hour or more, disturbing any person at any time of day or night.
c. Pets in common areas that are not
under complete control of a responsible human companion and on a short
hand-held leash or in a pet carrier.
d. Pets that relieve themselves on
walls or floors of common areas.
e. Pets that relieve themselves on
common exterior elements, such as sidewalks and flower beds.
f. Pets that exhibit aggressive or
vicious behavior.
g. Pets that are conspicuously unclean
or parasite-infected.
11.
All damage caused by a pet is the sole and full responsibility of the pet
owner, or the property owner if the pet owner is a renter. This includes any
damage caused by cleaning chemicals or other such materials used in an attempt
to remedy said damage. Any damage to association property will be repaired by
the association and billed to the property owner. Pet owners are also responsible
for any damage, injury, or disturbances their pet(s) may cause or inflict.
12.
Owners and tenants are responsible for visiting pets, who are subject to the
restrictions as resident pets. Visiting pets must be leashed.
13.
Pet owners shall indemnify the Association and hold it
harmless against loss or liability of any kind arising from their
pet(s) or visiting pet(s).
14.
All pets will be registered and inoculated as required by local law. County
rabies and/or registration tag should be attached to a collar or harness worn
by the animal.
15.
Control of Pets
a. Pet owners will be responsible for
limiting uncontrolled barking or other pet noises between the hours of 9pm and
9am, and for limiting noise of sufficient volume to interfere with other
residents' rest or peaceful enjoyment of the property before or after these hours.
Pets are not permitted to cause unsanitary, dangerous or offensive conditions,
to molest, attack, or otherwise interfere with the freedom of movement of
persons on the common areas, to chase vehicles, to attack other pets, or to
create a disturbance in any other way. Pet owners considered in violation of
the excessive noise policy may be subject to fines or other sanctions.
b. If a pet has an accident in a
common area, the pet owner must clean it up immediately and report it to Sentry
Management. The pet owner is responsible for any damages caused by such an
event.
c. Owners of animals found to be in
violation of these rules or in some way disturbing or annoying other residents
(for example, excessive barking, attacking residents, and accidents in common
areas) will initially be warned by the Board or its management company.
Continued infractions will result in
penalties of $25 for each infraction. If the violations continue, the Board
reserves the right to force removal of the pet(s).
16..
Any dog trained as an attack dog is not allowed on the property. Any dog of
this type found on the property is subject to immediate removal and detainment.
In addition, exotic pets, such as
snakes, are not allowed under any circumstances. Unusual house pets should be
specifically prohibited in this policy. Unusual
house pets include, but are not limited to animals not generally maintained as
pets, such as large reptiles (lizards and snakes), felines other than cats,
canines other than dogs, anthropoids (gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan), rodents,
and mammals, birds and other creatures other than those listed in the policy.
17.
Property owners or residents and their guests should not feed pets other than
their own (such as stray cats or pets owned by others) unless permission has
been obtained from the owner. Suspected stray animals should be reported to
local animal control for possible identification prior to contacting the Condo
Association.
18.
Property owners or residents should not abandon an unwanted pet on the
property. No resident shall engage in any act of cruelty toward any animal. All
acts of cruelty must be reported to the local animal control in accordance with
the law.
19.
Owners are responsible for appropriate and sanitary disposal of deceased pets
in accordance with state and local laws and ordinances
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II. Enforcement of Violations
Recognizing that accidental
infractions are bound to occur, it is not the intention of these rules to be
unduly restrictive. However, the following rules regarding notification and enforcement
procedures are intended to apply to rule violations by pet owners.
1.
Any owner, resident, or managing agent observing an infraction of any of the
Condo
Pet Policy shall discuss the
infraction in a neighborly fashion with the pet owner in an effort to secure
voluntary compliance.
2.
If the complaint is not satisfied voluntarily by the pet owner, the complaint
must be put in writing, signed by the complainant and presented to the Condo
board of directors or its managing agent. If the board is in agreement with
such complaint, the pet owner will receive written notice of the violation.
3.
If after three (3) violations the problem is still unresolved, arrangements
will be made for a hearing according to Article 11-113 of the Maryland
Condominium Act.
4.
If a unit owner fails to comply, the board of directors may require the
permanent removal of any pet. If so determined, the pet owner will have 30 days
to remove the pet from the premises. The board of directors also has the
authority to assess and collect fines for violations of the house rules
pertaining to pets and to assess and collect amounts necessary to repair or
replace damaged areas or objects.
III. Agreement
I have read and understand the above
pet policy, and I agree to abide by the regulations.
Unit Owner(s) Name: ________________
__
Unit Owner(s) Signature:
______________ _
Date: _____________________ _
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900 Marshy Cove Condominium, Inc.
Pet Application and Registration Form
Effective July 1, 2009
OWNER/RESIDENT NAME
___________________ _
UNITNUMBER
_____________________________________________ __
PETNAME:
__________________________________________________ _
PETTYPE: ________________________________________________
__
BREED:
______________________________________________ ___
PETNAME:
______________________________________________ __
PET TYPE: ________ ~ ______________________________
__
BREED: ____________________________________________
_
1.
Both parties have read, agreed to, and signed the attached Pet Policy in effect
for the 900 Marshy Cove Condominium.
2.
The unit owner or tenant will keep his/her pet in a responsible manner and
provide proper care for the pet as detailed in the 900 Marshy Cove Condominium
Pet Policy.
3.
The unit owner or tenant agrees to pay a non-refundable registration fee of $50 per pet per year to cover the costs
associated with cleaning and repairs of damage, both interior and exterior,
caused by pets. Renewal fee, $25 per pet
per year. Failure to register your pet(s) before April 1, will result in a
fine of $100 charged directly to the unit owner’s account.
4.
The unit owner or tenant will provide management with certification that the
pet(s) is/are vaccinated in accordance with state and local ordinances.
- Proof of Vaccination (yes-_ ,) (no _ ) (Attach a copy of
current vaccination form)
5.
In accordance with the 900 Marshy Cove Condominium Pet Policy, below are the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two pet caretakers who will assume
responsibility for the pet should the unit owner become unable to care for the
pet(s). Also provided below are the name, address, and telephone number of the
veterinarian responsible for the pet's health care.
PET CARETAKER #1
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
________________________________________________________ _
PET CARETAKER #2
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
________________________________________________________ _
VETERINARIAN:
Name:
Address:
Telephone: __________________________________________________________
_
6.
It is the pet owner's responsibility to update the information listed in items
4 and 5 above. If the unit owner is unable to provide the name of a pet
caretaker, he/she will provide details of other arrangements made for the
proper care of the pet.
7. Unit
owners or tenants may be fined for non-compliance with the 900 Marshy
Cove Condominium Pet Policy.
I have received and read 900 Marshy
Cove Pet Policy and registration requirements, and I agree
to abide by the regulations.
Unit Owner(s) or tenant(s) Name:
________________________ _
Unit Owner(s) or tenant(s) Signature:
________________________ _
Date:
This pet Policy Rider is made a part
of the agreement entered into between
_____________________________ and
_____________________________ _
Unit Owner Association Management on Date
_________________________ ~
Fees:
New registration- $50;
Renewal -$25
After March 31- $100 (unless new owner or
tenant then 90 days)
Make check payable to 900 Marshy Cove Condo
Association
Mail to:
900 MCCA-PETS
c/o Sentry Management 3rd floor
601 Locust St.
Cambridge, MD 21613
Rev
6I151900MCCA 2009 (Original Version 2009)
Rev
01_14_2017 MCCA (fee changed to $50 per year)
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