[charles99_b]

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Our neighbor’s dog bit my kid and our HOA won’t do anything to intervene. Any advice?

[gemini22]

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It’s generally not the HOA’s job to keep your neighbor’s dog in line. Take it up with your neighbor. They’re the one responsible for this whole thing.

[grrtfrmn]

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If your HOA has dog rules and your neighbor violates them, your HOA should definitely enforce the penalties authorized by your declaration.

[charles99_b]

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Where can I find the dog rules?

[grrtfrmn]

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Your governing documents. Bylaws, declaration, operating rules… your website should have a copy. You can also ask your board or property manager to give you a copy.

[ironman88]

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Get your kid vaccinated

[Charles Wright]

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The HOA has a responsibility to keep residents safe within the community. A dog that has bitten someone creates a nuisance and shows aggressiveness. If it happens again, it could be more severe or even fatal and put the HOA at risk for a lawsuit for not acting on the previous attack. All documents prohibit nuisances, and most include actions for dog or pet issues.
Our documents allow for the Board to have owners remove dangerous pets from the community that have attacked or bitten people. This was used once removing two pit bulls that had attacked a resident

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