Can a landlord make every tenant responsible for any other tenant in the complex that breaks their lease contract?

Can a landlord make every tenant responsible for any other tenant in the complex that breaks their lease contract?

Each unit received a notice that dog poo is a problem and we’re all going to be charged. The note literally says this is a “drastic measure.” In the lease, the only thing allowing them to make this change is a line in the pet addendum saying “any changes to the animal rules will be reasonable.” But they themselves said this is “drastic.” They want us to police each other and now neighbors hate each other. I’m never home to catch anyone, and I swear I have always picked up after my dog. Can they hold me responsible for someone else breaking their lease by not picking up their dog poo?

Asked on February 20, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Colorado

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