Ridiculous Rules About Forbidden Exotic Pets in Los Angeles Lofts, Condos and Apartments

Sweet furry critters are banned by the state

In recent years landlords and Tenant Associations have opened their doors to the standard dog and cat crowd to Lofts and Condos in DTLA. In cities like Los Angeles, only home owners were likely to be allowed a dog or cat. The LALoftblog has created a list of buildings in the Arts district and downtown core that allow pets. Some readers might be interested in knowing how far they can push the envelop as far as pet species. We’ve seen some pretty raucous german shepherds, great danes, giant akitas and vicious pit bulls at Alta lofts. We’ve heard some giant doberman pincers receiving orders in german at Biscuit Company lofts in the Arts District.

State rules are where we start but make sure to check with your HOA rules or landlord to makes sure the building does not have more restrictive rules about pets. For example some places do not allow for fish tanks. While gold fish are not known as killers the likely damage from a sixty gallon tank failing are not worth the hassle to even consider. Some of the animals on California’s banned-as-pets list are familiar: alligators, raccoons, skunks, hedgehogs, chipmunks and squirrels. Some are predictable: No African lions, caimans or gars. Others are truly exotic – a Gambian giant pouched rat is forbidden as a pet, good to know it did not show up on any requested pet list. Sorry Gambian pouched rat.

Hybrid Cats

These exotic pets which are actually technically domesticated—perhaps more so than a common non-pedigree cat—are legal in most states depending on their percentage of so-called wild genetics. Hybrid cats consist of the breeds Savannah cat (serval hybrid), Bengal cat (Asian Leopard Cat hybrid) and the jungle cat hybrid. None of these hybrids are mixed with so-called big cats, and all are not large enough to desire to prey on humans.

Still, hybrid cats carry a large stigma. In California, all-generation hybrid cats are legal. This rule is much better than in states like New York, which only allow F5 and under. These restrictions are hypocritical under any reason, as ‘regular’ cats can and have attacked humans, have become a serious environmental threat.

Monitor Lizards

Despite being a state with pathetic laws banning hedgehogs and ferrets, reptile laws are

surprisingly lax aside from venomous reptiles. Monitor lizards range from the small and personable Acanthurus monitors which make excellent pets to the large and intimidating Asian water monitors that are best suited for experienced owners. Crocodile monitors are another species notorious for their bad bites that can cause serious reactions from bacterial agents and/or venom in saliva. One owner describes a reaction from a bite:

Large Constrictor Snakes

Some of the largest snakes in the world that possess the capacity to kill an adult human (although actual occurrences of this are rare) appear to be legal in California as they are not named on the prohibited reptile list, unlike venomous snakes and crocodilians. This includes the Burmese python, reticulated python, and green anaconda. These snakes are also unfortunately listed on the Lacey Act as injurious species, meaning they can be owned but cannot be brought over state lines. The boa constrictor is a less large species that is not on the Lacey Act and is legal in California.

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Tarantulas

Venomous arthropods like scorpions and tarantulas are also legal to keep in CA, as they probably are in all states except Hawaii. #entarlovesyou

Tucans

Toucans birds are also legal in California. The only illegal parrot is the invasive monk parakeet (or Quaker parrot). Corvids such as crows and magpies are illegal, as well as birds of prey (falcons, hawks, eagles) and vultures. Mynah birds, known for their incredible ability to mimic human speech, are illegal except for the species hill mynah and Rothchild’s mynah. Other interesting species such as toucans, exotic pigeons, and hornbills are legal so those interested in aviculture can do so and enjoy the spoils of Napa Valley or giant red wood forests. #petfreindlybuildings

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Compare DTLA Lofts vs. Residential Studio Apartments With a Free Personal Tour

In this post-pandemic, economy many people are looking for greater flexibility to work from home. And if you work from home that could mean one could work from anywhere. That could mean moving to a new building, or a new city. Welcome to LA if this describes you. People looking to move to DTAL have a hard time figuring out the confusing array of choices when it comes to Downtown Los Angeles Live/Work Lofts, Studios, Apartments, Industrial Lofts, Commercial Buildings, and Residential Buildings.

This L.A. Loft Blog post will attempt to help clear it up so that those who want to live, work or live and work in the same place can find the right loft, condo, or apartment space for them. Then we will list the buildings with lofts for sale and for lease.

Apartments vs Condos

Because Southern California has very few co-ops, most units are only called “apartments” if it is a single owner of the entire building, and the units are all rentals.   New York, an apartment is any condominium, co-op, or building with several residential units.  In Los Angeles, the word “apartment” usually refers to managed rental buildings and their units that have one owner per building.  The building and its units are called condos if they are individually owned.

Studio vs Loft

Size matters. When it comes to a place where we live or work all day, or sometimes work all night, we need to find the right fit for our use and budget. In most residential units in Southern California, when someone says “studio,” it usually refers to a studio apartment, a tiny rental apartment, or condo unit without a separate bedroom. If you go with a small studio in a building that offers multifunction rooms or even dedicated shared office space you may bet the best of both worlds. The architecture is minimal and open, with the bedroom and living room one and the same.  In Downtown, small lofts are not usually called a “studio” because Downtown is home to many photographers and other artists using their live-work loft as a professional photography studio or art studio and because most lofts are open lofts.  Most lofts do not have separate bedrooms.  Small lofts are usually referred to as “small lofts.”  For lofts in Downtown Los Angeles, small is usually around 500 to 700 sq ft, the medium is around 700 to 900 sq ft, large is around 900 to 1,100, and very large would be around 1,200 or more.  These are all subject to interpretation, of course, but these are the common numbers for many renters and buyers of Downtown L.A. lofts. #LALlofts

Residential vs Live/Work

Live-work lofts are all the rage because of their popular open architecture, industrial style, and character. They are considered hip and modern when the kitchen and bathrooms are updated with stainless appliances and granite countertops. Many renters and buyers of lofts use live-work lofts almost exclusively for residential purposes. Many others use lofts for creative work such as photography, painting, graphic arts, or music. Musicians need to know that live music cannot be played loudly in any residential or live-work buildings in Downtown Los Angeles. Heavy industrial construction not acceptable in any Downtown Los Angeles live/work building. These are industrial buildings by heritage and residential by use.  |  COMMENT

In Downtown Los Angeles, there are exceptions to many of the rules. All buildings will vary on what type of work they will allow, how many customers may visit etc. None of the live/work lofts will let you have a cash register in your unit with a line coming out of the door.  But even the residential properties will let you have a business client or two come every day for consultations etc. The best way to figure out which building to choose is to get a tour that will cover just the types of properties that suit your needs with someone who knows the properties first hand. #WFH

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