Dear Lorton Valley Homeowners and Residents,

Over the course of the years here in Lorton Valley the Property Management and Board of Directors have been faithfully and aggressively fighting the good fight regarding dog owners failing (refusing) to pick up their pet's waste or continually allowing their dog to enter (encroach) on others' property. In our continuing efforts we have recently spoken with Fairfax County Authorities regarding new and more enlightened processes we as a community can take. While the HOA can and will continue to aggressively pursue those pet owners who allow their pets to defecate in and around the common areas; to include our playgrounds, the county have made us aware of a program of direct benefit to you the homeowner: Homeowners in Fairfax County are able to download a form letter (available on our website) with which you may communicate with the offending neighbor regarding allowing their pet to enter your property. Allowing a pet to enter another's property is a violation of Fairfax County Code Section 41.1-2-15. "Permitting animals to trespass", which can result in a $250 fine and a Class 4 misdemeanor on the individuals criminal record. Please take the time to understand this advisory and take the necessary action to properly control your pet. Period!

Cleaning up after your pet is NOT Optional! Nor is keeping them leashed or NOT housing them outside!

Please contact our Property Manager, Mr. Randy Kline for further information and/or assistance in understanding this communication.

Lorton Valley HOA
Board of Directors

P.S. This letter may, from time to time, be updated to reflect changes in county law.