Some HOAs enforce pet weight limits (usually under 20 pounds), which keeps large dogs out of the neighborhood. Arizona recently overturned breed restrictions, but HOAs still found a way to discriminate dog breeds. Several states have finally realized that breed-specific legislation doesn’t decrease dog bites, so they removed breed-specific laws. When searching for a dog savvy realtor, ask the local kennel club or dog trainers for recommendations. Trust me, it’s not worth falling in love with a home when your dog isn’t allowed. Ask your realtor to contact each HOA to verify breed restriction laws beforehand. Most realtors are well versed in homeowners’ association laws, so they can quickly detect an issue for you. When narrowing down our home search, and before we even stepped into a home, our realtor contacted each home’s homeowners’ association. A Savvy Realtor is Your Best Friendīy far, this was our ace in the hole! We found an amazing realtor who showed Rottweilers, so she was fully aware of breed-specific regulations. Before locking in your new home, follow these tips to ensure your dog is allowed. However, not all homeowners’ association rules and regulations are alike.
Thankfully, we finally found a great home with no dog breed restrictions listed in their HOA laws.
When searching for a home, we were very leery and cautious of HOA pet restrictions. This was our first HOA experience, and we were a bit nervous because we share our home with a Rottweiler and Bull Terrier.Īs many pet owners are aware, these dog breeds are usually restricted by insurance companies, HOAs, hotels and so forth. It seemed every neighborhood had some type of strict HOA rule. Recently, we were house hunting in a state saturated with homeowner associations (HOA). Homeowners’ Association Rules and Regulations HOA Pet Restrictions casfotoarda/Adobe Stock
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