Guest Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 happened upon my deeds while rooting about in our files today so had a look to see what it said about livestock...it says "no animals allowed except recognised domestic pets" wonder, god forbid, should anyone complain, could I plead that my 4 chickens were "recognised domestic pets"? Pretty non-specific clause isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I don't see how anyone could say your girls were anything other than domestic pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Shouldn't be a problem. Are deeds say no pets or livestock whatsoever. However the Landlord has been here many times and he loves the dogs and the eggs from the chickens! It is most probably just a standard deeds print out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Ours say, we can keep anything apart from a donkey!!! So pigs, goats, chickens, ducks etc etc are allowed!!!! Yay!!!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Ours say that we can keep anything apart from pigs and that we are prohibited from making bricks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jazz Girls Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Ours say that we can't keep pigs either, or sell beer from our front door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 good grief, you must live in very old properties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Ours is only 1930's. Not that old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Mine was built in 1897 and doesn't have anything in the deeds about animals. i believe that lots of people here used to keep backyard poultry and a pig. From what I understand, the deeds aren't usually enforced unless someone complains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 can you imagine "yes your honour, I saw her making a brick!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'd register them at your vets as exotic Pets. Vet bills won't be any more, in some cases there cheaper because they're not registered as livestock. That should sort the deeds out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'd register them at your vets as exotic Pets. Vet bills won't be any more, in some cases there cheaper because they're not registered as livestock. That should sort the deeds out. I did that ages ago, I felt silly telling the receptionist their names and having to spell them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Ha! You thought you felt daft then. Wait until you have to take one to the vet & they announce 'is Shallot *your surname* here'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Like they do with my bunnies - a lovely young vet once poked his head out of the consulting room and asked 'HunnyBunny?'. I said - 'you can call me whatever you like'! He went Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Was waiting in the vets a few years ago with an ailing rabbit and the receptionist called out "Fuzzylumpkins" Kitten? Hamster? Chinchilla? Guinea Pig. Wrong! It was a rottweiller. I kid you not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 It's not the first thing that leaps into your head when thinking up pets names is it, what will it sound like at the vets? My deeds say I cannot run a beer or strawberry garden The house was built in 1896. I love the 'brick' clause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'd set my heart on making bricks too....totally gutted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 do fire bricks made out of newspaper count? We are not allowed to have any signs in the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 do fire bricks made out of newspaper count?We are not allowed to have any signs in the window. why do you ask? Are you wanting to sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I am not allowed to keep sheep or sell alcohol. Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Will you give the alcohol away then ? Put me on the volunteers list if you do , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 do fire bricks made out of newspaper count?We are not allowed to have any signs in the window. why do you ask? Are you wanting to sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 our deeds state no pigeons or poultry, it also states no commercial vans, no caravans or boats on driveways....they've all been broken in our cul-de-sac so im not worried about it at all. If someone complained, I would ask if they'd rather I got rid of my chickens and put a bullock or pig in the garden (because it doesnt state that I cant! ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 My deeds have in the schedule of Restrictive Covenants "Only one house shall be built on each plot and no works manufacture or trade other than the business of Poultry Farmer shall be carried on......" . I can legally be a Poultry Farmer in my little, built up corner of Kent. It also says elsewhere that I am permitted "the erection thereon of temporary buildings to be used in connection with such Poultry Farms" So, any of you with concerns about your deeds can I just tell you that my house is on the market, big garden and unlimited chickens allowed. You can't afford to miss it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...