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Landlord tenant lease

Before I moved in, I sent an email to my landlord regarding number of pets allowed on the property. This is an RV Resort in which each individual lot is privately owned but it is run by an HOA. Here is the context of the email;

Tenant Question - They only allow 2 pets - I have 4 birds and 2 small dogs

Landlord response - 2- PETS - This rule was made to prevent lot occupancy by multiple cats, dogs, and large animals that may create a nusiance to neighbors. The count - to my knowledge - does not include goldfish or caged birds which are inside the residence vehicle. Only problem which might be expected would be excessive noise (shreaking, for example) that disturbs those on adjacent lots.

Tenant - I have not gotten any complaints about the birds but yet he has given me a ''Seven Day Cure or vacate'' notice based on the pet rule from the park.

Can he evict me based on this?


Asked on 10/10/07, 4:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Landlord tenant lease

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

What does your lease with the landlord say? Most likely there is a limitation in the lease about the number of pets allowed and further states that any violation of the rules and regulations of the park is a violation of the lease. If so, a Seven Day Notice would be correct. If you failed to comply, eviction would be the next step.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/10/07, 9:51 pm


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