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[ukirak]

Hello,

I am an owner in a small (6 unit) apartment which has the general pet by law; ie. approval is required and should not be unreasonably withheld. There are no pets in the building and I have provided evidence that the well behaved, quiet, medium sized dog has lived in a smaller unit previously and is spayed, house trained, etc. The approval was denied, I then provided rebuttals to the reasons for denying and they have since replied reiterating that the apartment is unsuitable for a dog and that all other owners have voted against. There was no meeting and I have requested a copy of the documentation regarding the determination of the vote from the strata manager.

I am tempted to bring in the dog and let the owners corporation pursue me through mediation, etc as I think (considering evidence that the dog is suited for apartment living) their denial is unreasonable but am concerned about what the outcome would be if they chose to and voted for a no pet by law before any further action is possible on my part. Can this only be accomplished during the AGM? 

Would it be more prudent to apply for a mediation myself and see how they respond?

I have stated that I am willing to work with the owners corporation and would even entertain a trial period to prove the dog is clean and quiet and would not negatively affect any other owners (3 or 4 of the 6 units are rented by tenants and the owners corporation has stated they fear allowing my dog would give off the appearance that dogs are allowed).

Thank you

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