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Pet-Friendly Condominiums in Sarasota, FL.

Many buyers search for pet-friendly condos for sale in Sarasota. There are a wide array of options for buyers who want a maintenance-free lifestyle, however also have a pet. The rules depend on the condo association, however many condos allow one pet of a specific size. Typically a domestic pet such a a dog cat may be allowed. Many condos will allow a pet, however will restrict pets according to weight of the animal. Finding a condo which allows for multiple pets becomes a bit more challenging. Once a buyer surpasses two pets, we typically recommend they look for a single family home to provide more housing options. Read more



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Pros:

  • Family friendly with two playgrounds
  • Low HOA fees
  • Reasonable home prices

Considerations:

  • Some homes may experience road noise from Rt. 301

Lifestyle:

  • Great neighborhood for commuters to St. Pete or Tampa
  • Minutes to I-75 and Rt. 41
  • Walking trails

Shopping:

  • Grocery store is 1.4 miles
  • UTC Mall is 18.1 miles
  • Ellenton Outlet Mall is 3.5 miles

Beach:

  • Holmes Beach is 18.2 miles
  • 36 minute drive

Downtown:

  • 23.6 miles
  • 32 minute drive

Service Animals and Sarasota Condo Ownership

Florida condo associations must honor the rights of a resident to own an Emotional Support Animal despite having condo restrictions on pets. On the other hand, the statutes provide condo associations with a legal tool to prevent the formerly commonplace fraud of passing off pets as emotional support animals. Buyers may be able to have a service animal, even if the condo restricts pets. However, this is not a slam dunk for buyers.

If the condo association would have a reason to question an owner’s disability or need to own a service animal, the association is allowed by law to request reliable documentation of a disability and their disability-related need for a service animal before the Association determines whether an accommodation is necessary.

There is a Florida statute now in place as an anti-fraud reform that outlines a more consistent standard in determining the requirements of an ESA, and sets out penalties that can be levied on those who make false claims. It is currently a misdemeanor to knowingly provide false information that misrepresents a person as having a disability-related need for an ESA. Even the health care provider that aids in a false claim is subject to disciplinary action.


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Frequently Asked Questions


Are there many pet-friendly condos in Sarasota?

Yes, Sarasota has plenty of condos which are considered “pet-friendly”. However, it is not easy to run this search using online consumer websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, etc. We are experienced Realtors and help target your search to get very specific with pet-friendly condo search criteria.

How do I determine what pets are allowed for a condo building?

In communities where a pet is allowed, a Realtor can help investigate the specific rules for a particular condo. THis is the only way to confirm the criteria for pets.

Are the public websites like Zillow reliable to view pet rules?

No! As a pet owner, buyers must be careful when considering condos as it related to pet policies. When a Realtor enters a new MLS condo listing, the MLS database has pre-determined weight ranges for entering pet listing data, however a particular condo may have much more specific weight or breed criteria not covered in the MLS. A Realtor can access the rules and regulations of the condo and verify specific pet criteria.

Can I claim my pet is an “Emotional Support Animal” in order to live in a condo that restricts pets?

Buyers may be able to have a service animal, even if the condo restricts pets. However, a condo board has the ability to request specific documentation to verify a request is legitimate. Currently, a Florida statute exists as an anti-fraud reform measure outlining a more consistent standard in determining the requirements of an ESA, and sets out penalties that can be levied on those who make false claims.

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