• Residents are reminded that the “Keeping of Animals” within an Apartment is regulated by By-law 5 and requires the prior approval of the Owners Corporation.  The Owners Corporation may require the removal of animals that are not approved or cause a nuisance such as noise, being improperly supervised both within the lot or on common property.  Approvals are rarely withheld; however, residents that do not properly control their animal may be served with a Notice to Comply.

    In particular, Residents with animals are reminded that:

    1.  The animal must be kept within the lot, except when exercising, seeking treatment, moving the animal to another temporary or permanent location.  In particular cats should not be allowed to roam balcony walls and enter other lots.
    2. Dogs in particular must be leashed (or kept in a suitable pet enclosure for transport) when on common property – all approvals given to date require this of all dog owners.
    3. Urination or defecation within a lot must be properly cleaned and disposed.
    4. Urination or defecation on common property is not permitted.  If this does occur the owner of the animal is required to immediately take action to clean the affected area.
    5. All animals must be properly controlled while on common property to the extent that other Residents do not fear for their safety – noting that some have allergies or phobias to certain animals.

    This post follows a number of complaints from Residents about the behaviour or other residents with animals on common property.