Dueños de mascotas en conjuntos residenciales podrían pagar multa: esta es la razón
La convivencia en conjuntos residenciales en Colombia está regulada por una serie de normas que buscan garantizar el bienestar colectivo y el respeto entre vecinos. Estas disposiciones no solo aplican a las personas, sino también a los animales de compañía que habitan en las copropiedades.
TL;DR
- Coexistence rules in Colombian residential complexes apply to pets.
- Failure to comply with these rules can result in fines and disciplinary actions.
- Pets' presence and movement in common areas are strictly regulated.
- Fines for pet owners in Colombia can reach $711,750 COP (15 minimum daily legal wages in 2025) for violating responsible ownership rules in common areas.
- Legal backing for these fines comes from Law 675 of 2001 and the National Police and Coexistence Code.
- Obligations include mandatory leash use for all dogs and muzzles for potentially dangerous breeds in public and private common areas.
- Residential complex administrations can impose internal sanctions for pets posing a constant risk, such as warnings or restrictions.
- Internal regulations must be democratically approved and cannot contradict national laws.