[Cowgirl of Justice]

I live in a neighborhood with a 14 acre lake and houses surrounding it. There are 2 alligators in it - one is about 5 ft and the other is about 7 ft. Our HOA REFUSES to do anything about getting them relocated and one has already approached a dog that was being walked by a resident. There is a river about a half mile away they probably came from but all access for them to return has been cut off by construction. What can we do??!!

Would the HOA be responsible as they know about the gators and the one that showed aggression? Normally there are geese in the lake I am guessing were feeding the alligators but they are gone with the season.

[nickcarraway]

I don't know if the HOA is liable.

Have you called county animal control, or whatever it's called there?

Otherwise, could you call a private company and get an estimate?

You could see if all the neighbors chipping in could make it affordable. Or maybe then you could get the HOA to cover some or all of it. See if you can get an estimate.

[rolling_stone]

https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/3-florida-alligator-laws-every-floridian-should-know

[gogeo]

I would propose a petition to the HOA board, stating that the gators were a safety hazard. In case anyone was either seriously injured or killed, the board is on notice they will be sued jointly and individually.

I suspect that will help their attitude.