Pet Policy
All Owners & Tenants are responsible for knowing and abiding by The Villas Condominium Association rules and regulations regarding pets.
Click here to download this updated pet registration form online. A violation of the pet regulations shall entitle the Association to all of its rights and remedies, Including, but not limited to, the right to fine Unit Owners (as provided in the By-Laws and any Applicable rules and regulations) and/or to require any pets to be permanently removed from The Villas Condominiums property.
Pets observed in any common elements of The Villas Condominiums without a Villas issued tag may be fined $50.00 per incident; all other violations will be $100.00 per incident or for each day of continuing violation after notice. All fines will be processed through the management company and be taken from your HOA payment balance, which may result in late fees for your HOA payment if not paid in a timely manner.
Pet Restrictions:
1. TWO (2) Domesticated dogs, cats or ferrets may be maintained in a unit. And owner must maintain the pet in compliance with all local, city, county, and state laws and regulations.
2. When outside of your unit your pet must be accompanied by someone who is capable of maintaining control of the pet.
3. Pet owners shall not permit their pets to cause disturbances, including but not limited to making noise audible to occupants of other units.
4. Do not leave a pet unattended in/on your garage, car, balcony, lanai, terrace, and patio. This includes rabbits, reptile’s birds or any other household pets.
5. No leaving animal waste in common areas, either use proper pet receptacles for bagged waste or bring your animal waste inside your home.
6. You must be in control of your pet and it must be leashed or in an appropriate pet carrier so that your pet would not be a threat to anyone or any other pet on property.
7. You are responsible should your animal bite, create injury to anyone, any other pet or damage common element property.
8. Pets are not allowed in the pool, pool area or playground.
9. All dogs, cats and ferrets must be registered with the HOA by completing The Villas Condominiums pet form for each pet and pay appropriate fees. At that time the pet will be issued a tag to be worn while on any common element property of The Villas Condominiums. There will be a $25.00 fee for first time your dog is registered (to be used toward a dog park) and $10.00 for cats and ferrets; thereafter there will be a 10.00 annual registration renewal due the month of last rabies vaccine.
For the safety of the community should you notice a pet owner not picking up after their pet, or breaking any rules and regulations, please email: office@thevillascondos.com. Please leave as much information as possible like: a detailed description of the occurrence/ violation, the unit # where the pet and pet owner resides their name and/or description, time, date and location of occurrence/ violation. If able provide a picture as evidence.
Service-Animal (SA) or Emotional-Support Animal (ESA)
1. A unit owner or tenant may make a request for an accommodation to house a service-animal (SA) or emotional-support animal (ESA) in their unit. The request shall be made to the board, in writing, by the unit owner or tenant. Pursuant to this request, the Board may require the unit owner or tenant to provide reliable disability-related information, which:
o i. Verifies the existence of a disability.
o ii. Outlines the needed accommodation.
o iii. Shows the relationship between the person’s disability and the need for the requested accommodation.
2. The SA/ESA may remain in residence so long as it does not damage property, create a disturbance, place other persons in fear for their safety, or create an unsanitary environment. In that regard the owner or tenant:
o i. Must not permit the SA/ESA to bark in the unit or other commonly used areas of the condominium building and grounds.
o ii. Must pick up and properly dispose of all SA/ESA waste that the SA/ESA deposits on the condominium grounds.
o iii. Must not permit the SA/ESA to growl or bark at persons as they pass by.
3. The Condominium Association reserves the right to revoke its approval of the SA/ESA if these standards and other commonly recognized standards for animal behavior in multifamily residential housing are not met.
Dog Park Dos and Don’ts
* Know Before You Go:
Does your dog do well off the leash? Is it social and have positive reactions with other dogs? Is your dog healthy and have current vaccines?
*First Time Tips:
Visit in non-peak hours until you dog is comfortable with the park. Supervise your dog closely to prevent aggressive or inappropriate behavior.
*Entering and Exiting the Park:
Only one dogs is allowed in the park transition area at a time. Remove the dogs leash in the transition area, then open 2nd gate and enter, close gate quickly moving away from the gate area to prevent other dogs greeting you from leaving.
*At The Dog Park (NEW):
Children under 16 yrs of age must be accompanied by an adult.
No food or treats (dog or human) is permitted.
No pet toys or pools allowed.
Clean up waste (dog and human) dispose in appropriate bin or take it with you.
If your dog digs a hole, fill it immediately.
Ask owner’s permission before approaching their dog and use caution as curious dogs greet yours.
Stay alert, Dogs may run into people standing and cause injury to pet or person.
Barking or aggressive dogs should leave.
Does your dog do well off the leash? Is it social and have positive reactions with other dogs? Is your dog healthy and have current vaccines?
*First Time Tips:
Visit in non-peak hours until you dog is comfortable with the park. Supervise your dog closely to prevent aggressive or inappropriate behavior.
*Entering and Exiting the Park:
Only one dogs is allowed in the park transition area at a time. Remove the dogs leash in the transition area, then open 2nd gate and enter, close gate quickly moving away from the gate area to prevent other dogs greeting you from leaving.
*At The Dog Park (NEW):
Children under 16 yrs of age must be accompanied by an adult.
No food or treats (dog or human) is permitted.
No pet toys or pools allowed.
Clean up waste (dog and human) dispose in appropriate bin or take it with you.
If your dog digs a hole, fill it immediately.
Ask owner’s permission before approaching their dog and use caution as curious dogs greet yours.
Stay alert, Dogs may run into people standing and cause injury to pet or person.
Barking or aggressive dogs should leave.
*If Your Dog Inflicts Injury:
The owner must give their name and phone # to the owner of the dog or person injured. Owners are legally and financially responsible for their dog’s behavior and any injuries or loss their dog may cause.
The owner must give their name and phone # to the owner of the dog or person injured. Owners are legally and financially responsible for their dog’s behavior and any injuries or loss their dog may cause.