Biologynerd said:
One thing though re: the executive committee – you mentioned it is just one guy's vote – but we were told that there are only 3 people on the EC (this anti-dog guy is obviously one of them), and since there are only 8 units in the block, the EC must decide unanimously to pass these requests – therefore if this one guy says no, it could be the decider. Does that sound like it could be correct?
No – that's not right at all. There has to be a majority. I wonder, also, if your application is the time to ask them what criteria they use to “reasonably” refuse permission. It could make them think twice about saying no … or it could just irritate them. Maybe you should find out who they are and have a chat first.