SELF-MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS ABOUND IN CLARIFYING PET OWNERSHIP IT WASN'T SO MUCH THE PRESENCE of the dogs living in Happy Valley units that caused the issue; it was that many of the dog owners did not pick up after their pets. In spite of a city ordinance that required this, some residents just could not be bothered with this part of responsible pet ownership. The board was committed to solving the question of pet ownership/prohibition at the self-managed community. Two board members wanted dogs to be outlawed and three board members were on the fence. One suggested that the board prevent tenants from having dogs but allow unit owners to have them. One member stated that she believed tenants could not be prevented from having service animals or emotional support pets if a doctor's letter was submitted. Since pets were restricted from the common areas, it seemed clear to the board that only dogs that could be carried in and out of the building and driven away from the property to do their " business " would be acceptable. One trustee suggested that the association's attorney be consulted to review the documents and guide the board in understanding what actions could be taken in the matter. She was concerned that since dogs were not banned in units, the board of this self-managed condominium lacked the authority to restrict them at the community. The other board members did not want to spend money on an attorney until they had created a policy for how they wanted to address the issue. Plenty of work to do before racking up legal bills, they said. 30 CONDOMEDIA May 2023