My son is a massive animal lover and a couple of years ago he rescued a dog from Greece. The dog is absolutely adorable, he is very placid and as good as gold. Recently my son has been unwell so to help him out I have sometimes been looking after the dog in my apartment.The apartment is leasehold and I bought it about 10 years ago and up to now I have had no issues.
Last month I got an email from the management company saying someone had reported that I had a pet dog in my apartment and they are not allowed according to the lease. I replied and told them the Dog just visited from time to time which is the truth. I thought I would hear no more but unfortunately I have received another email saying that dogs aren’t even allowed to visit. I think this is unfair and a very Draconian rule and I just wonder if anyone knows if this is even enforceable. I will be grateful for anyone input.
Just to add a few more details, I never leave the dog alone in the flat so there is no noise and nuisance to anyone. I never walk the dog anywhere near the flats so there is no dog fouling issues. The dog doesn’t moult so there are no dog hairs left in communal areas. The Property management company. manage two other block of flats adjacent to mine and I know there are dogs living within the other apartment blocks. One has lived there for about three years with seemingly no issues or complaints. Unfortunately in my block there is a couple who generally complain about lots of different things, from washing being seen in the windows, parking etc etc. I feel I’m very unfortunate to be living in the block with this couple. Can anyone suggest any way forward with this issue? I really want to continue helping my son out and I love having his dog staying in my apartment. I am retired and the dog gives me such joy and I do not have it on a permanent everyday basis.