Over at the Gothamist, a new directive from the New York Housing Authority has caught its attention.

The new directive now bans pit bulls from any of the buildings the Authority manages. In addition to this, a new 25-pound weight restriction has been placed on all pets. This means pets should not weigh more than 25 pounds. The previous weight restriction was pegged at 40 pounds. Of course, because of the lower weight ceiling, 24 other breeds are now also included in the ban list. This includes popular breeds like Rottweillers, Dobermans and Retrievers. Residents who currently own pets in the ban list can still keep their pets as long as they have registered them. Some people praised the move saying that animals that big shouldn’t be confined to small spaces but other pet owners are furious. One owner said that a small beagle that’s overweight can easily tip the scales at 25 pounds or more.

No rules have been given for a more immediate problem — residents who keep too many pets in their residences.