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Questions tagged [pets]

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Why are "no pet" clauses allowed in leases?

Why are "no pet" clauses legal in the US but not in Toronto? At least according to this site, in Toronto you can't disallow pets. I started thinking of it and its actually a little absurd. Trying to apply the same reasoning to other things. Like…
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Can a landlord charge for pet rent without pets?

I moved into a new apartment at the beginning of July. Base rent is $875, pet rent $40 (total) and I anticipated having 2 cats living with us eventually (probably soon at the time). So, I told the landlord up front about this and gave them the…
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Rent contract say that pets are not allowed. Possible repercussions if bringing the pet anyway?

We are two living in an apartment in Tirol where the contract says that there are no pets allowed. Now, for an unrelated reason, I need to have my cat with me. My roommate is ok with having him here. I asked my landlord if he could allow me to have…
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Is there a law against biohacking your pet?

Biohacking, particularly the self administration of genetic modification tools such as CRISPR, has become somewhat popular in recent years with advancements in genetic engineering technology. While this technology is robustly regulated in the lab…
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How to handle backyard pet burials at home sale?

Lots of families bury their pets in their backyard during their time living at a house. Often burials are shallow because it's difficult for the average person to dig deep graves. At some point, the house will be sold. When it is, is it necessary to…
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UK: What constitutes reasonable consent for not allowing tenants to keep a pet?

I'm currently renting a house in the UK and have been for 6 months now. The tenancy agreement states, you may: 'Not keep any cats or dogs on the property. Not keep any other pet, animal, bird, reptile, fish, insects or the like on the Property,…
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What happens when there is a typo in a law? Specifically when it is not clear what the law refers to due to the typo

In Austria we have a law that forbids having 'dangerous animals' as pets. To be more clear the law then gives us a list of what is considered a 'dangerous animal' using latin names. In this list we have the latin name 'Scolopendra gigantica' which…
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Is it illegal to make a puppy fur jacket?

I watched 101 Dalmatians for the first time and wander: Can dogs or cats be raised like farm animals for the purpose of food or fur? What species of animal is not allowed for product other than endangered species?
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How to make people follow city laws regarding dogs on a leash?

I live in Toronto. There is a by-law that all dogs should be on a leash when inside one of the city parks. But nobody follows this. People with big dogs let the dogs run free and they sometimes get too close for comfort. Pointing out the law to…
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Illegal to renew cat's urinary food prescription if no yearly examination in WA State, USA?

My friend's cat had emergency bladder stone surgery a couple of years ago. They put the cat on prescription urinary food my friend ordered online. The vet is refusing to renew the prescription because my friend hasn't brought cat in to see the…
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Can I legally allow my dog to pee on someone's fence?

I live in Scotland and my dog likes to have a wee at 3D objects. Particularly he likes peeing at wooden fences and bushes of my neighbours. Now they're not very nice, they always complain no matter what. Am I breaking the law by letting the dog have…
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My landlord's dog damaged my car. Who pays for the damages?

Last night my landlord's dogs bit/scratched/dented my vehicle and it looks quite costly to repair. This has been confirmed on camera. My landlord has asked for the bill to be split 50/50. His reasoning is that: He cannot control what the dogs…
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Who owns a dog purchased by one person and registered with the Kennel Club by another?

If Bob purchases a dog with his own money, and his wife Alice, with his permission, registers the dog with the Kennel Club, who owns the dog?
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Can a landlord request reimbursement from a previous tenant on repairs made months after the lease has ended?

My previous landlord has recently contacted me about reimbursing him for repair fee 4 months after the lease has ended. The repairs involve damage caused by my pets, however we were already deducted our entire security deposit for repairs that…
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How are dog breeds legally defined?

In the UK there are 4 breeds of dog that it is illegal to own (Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro). The government says "A police or council dog expert will judge what type of dog you have" and "Going to court - It’s…
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