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Homeowners policies should name the association and property manager as ‘additional interests’ so in the event of cancellation, notice will be sent to the association. Risk Management. Associations want to reduce the chance for claims while promoting safety to the residents and dogs who visit the park. The more risk management controls that are in place at a dog park the better especially when it is being evaluated by an insurance under- writer. Examples of these controls are: fencing, signage, separate small dog/ large dog play areas, rule enforcement, and pet immunizations. Some commu- nities require the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test before granting dogs per- mission to enjoy the park. Restrictions on who can use the dog park are an especially important risk management tool as pet sitters, guests, and unac- companied children may not know or follow the rules. A mandatory “Pet Profile” can include the usual resident and pet questions, give notice of rules, violations and penalties, determine unit owner insurance exclusions, and most importantly, include an indemnification and hold harmless agreement. LEGAL Do You Need a Vote? Depend- ing on the cost of the dog park, the association’s governing documents may require a vote of the unit owners. Some governing documents require unit owners to approve new capital improvements over a certain dollar amount. If your dog park uses signif- icant improvements, those are new

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