Marina Park Pet Rules Enforcement Policy

Step 1 - Call is made to the front desk The guard takes the complaint (based on normal procedures). The guard offers the caller the option of also stopping by the desk to fill out a pet complaint form and/or write a letter to the board. The guard then attempts to contact the owner (primary number and secondary number) for verbal notification. If the guard is not able to reach the owner the guard then refers to the pet registration form for a designated alternate contact for pet owner for verbal notification. If the complaint has been given in writing to the board and/or a complaint form has been filled out: The owner is then notified in writing by the board in writing (This includes a summary of the complaint, the rules, and a ‘Pet Owner Suggestion Guide on How to be a Good Neighbor’). If the problem is a barking dog, it is at this point the Canine Club strongly recommends the citronella collar, a safe and effective method in controlling a barking K-9. The owner has the option to reply to the board within thirty days or less.

Step 2 - If the violation continues, or if the response is otherwise unsatisfactory after the first notice The owner will receive a notice of monetary penalty. The owner is afforded an opportunity to appear before the board or an appointed committee either by appearing personally or by submitting written testimony. The hearing date shall be at least fifteen (15) days before the effective date of the monetary penalty. The notice shall be delivered to the owner personally or by first class or registered mail to the last address of the owner shown on the Association’s records. Pet Rules Enforcement Policy (continued) The Board or committee shall give fair consideration to the owner’s oral or written testimony in determining whether to impose penalty.

Step 3 – If the violation continues, or if the response is otherwise unsatisfactory, even after the imposition of a monetary penalty The Board or its appointed committee may impose additional or continuing fines, as frequently as daily, until such time as the matter is satisfactorily resolved.

Step 4 – If the violation continues, the board may offer Informal Mediation prior to referring the matter to Association’s legal counsel If the lawsuit is filed, the homeowner maybe liable for the Association’s legal costs and fees. Fines Fines will be in addition to an assessment levied to reimburse the Association for expenses and costs. Fines for continuing or repeated violations maybe increased in minimum $25.00 increments and up to a maximum of $100.00, daily, weekly or monthly, at the discretion of the Board. Four (4) or more violations assessed to a single unit in any six (6) month period may result in additional fine of up to $1,000.00 at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

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