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New England dog license requirements
Any dog in New England over the age of 3 months needs
a license. You'll be glad you did if your pet is ever lost -
95% of lost dogs wearing a license are returned to their
owner.... and 95% of dogs lost without a licence tag never
find their way home. Get a tag!
Any dog in New England over the age of 3 months needs
a license. You'll be glad you did if your pet is ever lost -
95% of lost dogs wearing a license are returned to their
owner.... and 95% of dogs lost without a licence tag never
find their way home. Get a tag!
New England Animal control by-laws
There are a few basic rules we all need to live by - be
responsible and we all win.
There are a few basic rules we all need to live by - be
responsible and we all win.
- It is an offense to let your dog poop the footpath
next to any public roads - You can be fined. - You must not let your dog poop on any of the
playing fields, playgrounds, gardens - Dogs are allowed on paths and footpaths, parking
spaces, estate roads and other hard surfaces as
long as you keep them on a lead and do not let
them in to the dog ban areas.
| Dog waste can cause illness and disease including toxocariasis. We are determined to educate dog owners to act responsibly and clear up their dogs waste. |
From the Mass. Trial Court Law Libraries
May a landlord charge a pet deposit in addition to a regular security deposit?
Does Massachusetts have a leash law?
May a landlord charge a pet deposit in addition to a regular security deposit?
(01/23/07)The following is from the Live Justice Website:
In Massachusetts, the law clearly states that a landlord can charge a tenant first
month's rent, last month's rent, a security deposit, and the cost of a new lock and key.
Sometimes landlords try to impose extra charges on tenants like a pet fee. In
Massachusetts, extra fees such as pet fees are illegal. Nevertheless, a landlord may
refuse to let you move into an apartment if you do not pay this fee, even if it is illegal. If
you decide to pay the extra fee because you are afraid you will lose the apartment,
make sure you get a written, signed, and dated receipt for the money you paid. The
receipt should say exactly what the money is for. This receipt is very, very important. If
you later decide to challenge this extra fee or deduct it from your future rent, you will
have proof of what the money was used for. (M.G.L. c. 186 s.15B)
Does Massachusetts have a leash law?
(8/24/05) Mass. statutes (MGL's) Chapter 140 Section 136A is the start of the
Commonwealth's laws governing dog licensing, registration, restraining, adoption, and
other related topics. In general, the Commonwealth, under MGL Ch.140 Section 173,
allows individual towns to make their own ordinances or bylaws regarding licensing and
restraining dogs. You can find links to local ordinances on our Bylaws page. However,
MGL Ch. 140 Section 174B does require dogs to be leashed in public highway rest
areas. Also, special requirements exist under MGL Ch. 140 Section 157 regarding dogs
who are vicious or who create a nuisance.
Dog Law Resources:
Animal Legal and Historical Center
Legislation & Laws
Every Dog's Legal Guide
A Must-Have Book for Your Owner
by Mary Randolph, J.D.
A Must-Have Book for Your Owner
by Mary Randolph, J.D.
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