Thank you for information and references to relevant Acts etc… It is a hell of a maze of information to digest.
As you can understand we were a little confused with the lawyers letter as, as we see it they are referring the animal as: 1. Pet Companion not an assistance animal.
I believe the majority of our owners would not wish to go all bushed up to a lawyer regarding this matter, but also don’t want to be bullied by an owner who believes the rules do not apply to them. We also need to be so so careful that this does not set a precedent for future owners/tenants who want to circumnavigate our policy rules.
Mediation was hopeful but the owner in question is having nothing to do with us and does not wish to discuss unless we go through the lawyer.
Has any kind forum member have a suggestion how we can proceed / respond to this legal letter. As I am guessing we will need time to organise a meeting of owners to discuss reviewing our by-laws and put in place safe guards to protect the majority of owners who still wish to live in a community that has a no pet policy.
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Could /should we use delay tactics and request the certification for this assistance animal…. If that is the case they are putting forward…. Guess we need it clarified.. Is it a companion or assistant animal…