Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: pet weight restrictions in condos

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A grandfather clause would NOT be applicable as that would have only applied to pets that lived in the condominium when the rule was voted into the rules and regulations of the Association. It does not apply to any brought in at a later date.

The chances of an owner of a pet being asked to remove a pet for a minimal weight gain of a pound or two is probably slim and none. While you should try to keep the weight of your cat below the 15 pounds you will most likely not have a problem if the weight increased to 16 or 17 pounds although there is no guarantee.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.