Important. I would like some help. - Page 2

RAD House · 02-02-16, 08:01 PM

Actually 20 states have legalized medical use.

trailblazer295 · 02-02-16, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MesoCorney

Actually 20 states have legalized medical use.

I was thinking Colorado and another I can't think of that decriminalized it. I don't include pot use in my statement. Medicinal pot is legal here but the rest isn't.

chairman · 02-03-16, 10:03 AM

The rule says no reptiles, so you're stuck. If you want to live in the condo then your only chance is going to be looking at the bylaws and determining what you need to do to change the rules or get a waiver. If they specifically passed the rules because they knew you were moving in then I wouldn't be optimistic.

Otherwise you'll probably need to do a combination of suing the parties responsible for the false advertising and selling the condo to find an alternative home. A lawyer (not your original real estate lawyer) would have to be retained to determine who might be sued, but don't expect much more than a refund of fees/commissions and your lawyer's fees; probably won't get anything in damages. Subletting may be an option until it is sold but that'll be up to the condo bylaws too.

I had to pass on several homes due to HOAs that prohibited wild animals, which is what my state classifies reptiles as.

REM955 · 02-23-16, 05:29 PM

Update: Talked to an attorney and he said that the bylaw used was pretty much just your default, boiler plate phrase. If it got to court, I would have to be able to prove that said snake is a pet. I gave him the record size on wikipedia for a bullsnake, even though the woma is smaller, and he didn't think there would be an issue. "Enjoy your snake."
The goof up that the management made, if it is one, only makes my case stronger.

Bandit · 02-23-16, 06:02 PM

I mean if the agreement you had when you bought the place was that you could have reptiles, then they can't rescind on that. I would say you have a pretty good argument considering you were expressly told that there were no limitations on pets.

I just wouldn't mention anything to anyone - if no one knows you have them, then the issue won't be raised. However, if it did go to court for some reason then you should have a strong case if you said you would not have bought the place if they would have told you they were prohibited. I think the best argument you have is that you specifically asked about reptiles and they told you it was fine.

But, I don't think there will be any issues. Most places don't care as long as they don't cause damage, pose threats to anyone, etc.

**EL Ziggy** · 02-23-16, 07:05 PM

I'm glad everything worked out for you REM. Having written consent from the previous management definitely works in your favor. I hope the issue is settled and you can relax and enjoy your snakes.

macandchz · 02-24-16, 08:13 AM

rem-so glad you are keeping us posted on your problem. really hoping things go your way.

Albert Clark · 02-24-16, 12:01 PM

Join your states local herpetological society. They are usually affiliated with state universities and teaching hospitals. Get as much documentation as you can showing the reptile being involved in research and teaching studies through the herpetological auspices. Maybe apply for a hunting license as well. The other help would be to obtain a vendors "certificate of authority". Vendors certificates of authority go through your local states licensing offices and will help in documenting your authority to have such "live harmless reptiles" in your possession.