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We are a 6 story mid rise and have cameras in our elevators yet still dogs pee on the elevator carpeting and we can't prove who's dog(s)are doing it. We are considering a move to non-carpet- kind of rubber floor covering, which is too bad as it's not as nice. ...........So, I am wondering if anyone has ever heard of a co-op charging a nominal (like $20) annual fee for the privlidge of having a (board approved) dog in the building? If it's wacky idea I don't even want to bring it up to my fellow BODs. My thought is that that $400 a year might put new covering in the elevators...and they'd be paying for it vs. us non-dog owners. Thoughts anyone?
I agree with AdC. A no-dogs policy may be the only way to go. You said you have cameras in your elevators. Can you adjust them so the area closer to the floor where dogs are can be viewed? Or reposition them so you get an aerial view of the elevator that will include people and dogs. Also, what will you do if/when you find out whose dogs are peeing in the elevator? If you don't have a house rule with a fine in place for this, you should enact one.
Too bad you have to replace carpeting if that's what you prefer, but an elevator isn't the best place for it - too much foot traffic, the nap flattens and it wears quickly. Keep in mind that a rubber/vinyl floor covering won't be good if you have dogs peeing in the elevators. It's porous, dog urine will permeate it, and the odor will linger. Not very good, especially in a confined area like an elevator. If you replace the flooring, go with something that isn't porous, or you'll be replacing it often because of the odor (and staining too).
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I don't think this will be possible if the dogs are board approved pets and in residence. You may be establishing one for new pets, but then you won't collect $400. YOu'll have to wait many years for those dogs that currently live in the building die and are substituted by new ones. In such cases, a "no dogs" rule may be the best way to stop incontinence.
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