Ball considered A "large snake"?

[AkHerps]

I agree with Rich, if you own your home but pay for the land, they have no right to tell you what you can have, unless it is roaming around outside like a dog.

I also agree in that it is law to give notice before entering into someones home. Every apartment I have lived in, they have to give a notice, or if it is an emergency, they try to call me first.

If you signed leases saying they can come in whenever they want, you need to find new landlords!

[ogdentrece]

Which is why I never let just any ol'body in my residence know. Not to mention not everyone's comfortable with snakes within a 100m radius of them. No uncool neighbours, no management, just friends.

[TimNA]

A small update..

I went to the office & talked to the woman, she said that she is aware that is says "large snakes" but it really means "all snakes" I told her well it states "Large snakes" that in no ways shape or form does it say "All snakes"

So anyways,

She said that she would ask the corporate office to define "large snakes" but she was told no snakes are allowed. I think that I will be able to win this arguement because the agreement that I signed clearly states large snakes not all snakes.

She said she should know by the end of the day so hopefully I will update this again today.

Thank you all for the advice, comments, help.

Tim

[AkHerps]

Yeah, I think if you signed an agreement, it is a legally binding contract.

But, if they don't want snakes, they could just say nothing over 12 inches and then you would be out of luck...

[RichsBallPythons]

You own the house, they can NOT tell you what you can and cant keep in there. They cant come in the house unless you abandon it since its YOUR PROPERTY.

If they try anything take them to court since snakes are not a cat or dog damaging the grass.

[Chimera Reptiles]

This is a very touchy subject and this is were the tenant has to do his due diligence.
This example is for here in Ontario and concerns dogs, but some states may have something similar concerning other types of pets.
A signed contract(lease) that states no dogs has absolutely no value in the courts eyes and you can not be evicted if you choose to bring a dog in. Even if you bring the dog into the home months/years after the fact, as long as the dog is not causing any undue hardship.
It's called "PETS AND "NO PETS CLAUSES":
http://www.ontariotenants.ca/law/law.phtml#Q6
Q6: The landlord says I must either move out or get rid of my pet; Do I?

A6: Only if the pet is dangerous, causes allergic reactions or causes problems for other tenants or the landlord, must you get rid of your pet or consider moving elsewhere as per Landlord application to terminate tenancy based on animals.

Even if you signed a lease with a "no pets" clause, if the pet is not a problem for anybody they can not enforce it; such no pets clauses are invalid under the law.

You do not have to move or get rid of the pet unless the Board issues a written order to do so.
14. A provision in a tenancy agreement prohibiting the presence of animals in or about the residential complex is void. 2006, c. 17, s. 14.

[TimNA]

But, if they don't want snakes, they could just say nothing over 12 inches and then you would be out of luck...

That is true. I guess size can be interpted by people in many different ways. My view of large would be something 5ft+ but that is me, someone could say 4ft+ or like you said even over 12inches.

I told my wife I really don't care what they say about it, I am to the point that I am just going to keep her, they come in my house they better have a sheriff with them with a search warrant. My wife who is really is against me getting the snake even said that they will never know about it if we just don't say anything. (funny because this all started because of her)

Now don't get me wrong, I am a very law abiding person, I am the type of person that will do everything by the book. I will do it the right way so I don't get stung later but, this is just ridiculous if you think about it.

There are a few people with pitbulls here & they have been told several times they cant keep the dogs but still have them. The manager knocks on the door the dog goes crazy, barking, & the people say your not allowed to have that dog, the owner says what dog? The people say the dog that just barked. Then the owner of the dog says I'm sorry I have no dog here then closes the door. The people know the dog is there but don't do anything even though it does say no pitbulls.

How are they honestly going to know there is a snake in my house? it makes no loud noises, doesnt need to go for a walk, I can put it in a tub and stick it somewhere & people would never even know a snake would be in a plastic tub. The only way would be if someone *cough, cough* my wife tells someone lol. My kids are already warned that if they tell anyone they would be in the hot seat for a long long time.

Sadly I still have a few more years in this hell hole till I have enough saved to get a house with some land hopefully not in California..

[spiderz]

all they need to do is give 24 hour notice before entry into residence in california ..... renting blows

[RichsBallPythons]

That is true. I guess size can be interpted by people in many different ways. My view of large would be something 5ft+ but that is me, someone could say 4ft+ or like you said even over 12inches.

I told my wife I really don't care what they say about it, I am to the point that I am just going to keep her, they come in my house they better have a sheriff with them with a search warrant. My wife who is really is against me getting the snake even said that they will never know about it if we just don't say anything. (funny because this all started because of her)

Now don't get me wrong, I am a very law abiding person, I am the type of person that will do everything by the book. I will do it the right way so I don't get stung later but, this is just ridiculous if you think about it.

There are a few people with pitbulls here & they have been told several times they cant keep the dogs but still have them. The manager knocks on the door the dog goes crazy, barking, & the people say your not allowed to have that dog, the owner says what dog? The people say the dog that just barked. Then the owner of the dog says I'm sorry I have no dog here then closes the door. The people know the dog is there but don't do anything even though it does say no pitbulls.

How are they honestly going to know there is a snake in my house? it makes no loud noises, doesnt need to go for a walk, I can put it in a tub and stick it somewhere & people would never even know a snake would be in a plastic tub. The only way would be if someone *cough, cough* my wife tells someone lol. My kids are already warned that if they tell anyone they would be in the hot seat for a long long time.

Sadly I still have a few more years in this hell hole till I have enough saved to get a house with some land hopefully not in California..

Your NOT breaking the law or the LL policy. You OWN the house therefore you can have snakes in there. The LL im sure has mobile homes he owns in the park that he/she rents to other ppl that he can restrict snakes and others. But not when you legally own the house and are paying the bank for it.

Dont sweat it as they have no ground to walk on here.

[TimNA]

Thanks Rich! I appreciate all your replies, it makes me feel better about this situation & that I am in the right.