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I am looking into getting an apartment with my sister and she has a dog, and I have a cat and a service dog. The problem is that the apartment we are looking at has a 2 pet only policy. Would we legally be able to have out two pets and my service dog, or would we have to find somewhere else for one of our pets to live?
A Service Dog is NOT a pet. Pet policies do not apply to Service Animals unless the animal is disruptive or destructive. So the two pet policy is null for your Service Dog and only applies to the other cat and dog.
My landlord is demanding proof of my 19 year old’s Aspergers and his need for an service dog. I have documentation that our dog is indeed a service dog but do not have the letter from the dr stating that my son needs the service animal. Is it legal for my landlord to ask that of us. We have been living in the apt for 4 years with no problems at all but they are under new management.
Did you ever get an answer for this question?? I am in the same situation with a private landlord. I would like to get a therapy dog for my son..
Did you have a letter in the first place? You technically aren’t supposed to have a service animal without a doctors note saying you need one, at least in the USA. Other then that under the ADA there is no recognized registration for service or support animals.
What questions can a covered entity’s employees ask to determine if a dog is a service animal?
A. In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Staff are not allowed to request any documentation for the dog, require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person’s disability.
https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
Hi,
If anyone can answer this question I would really appreciate it (:
Can a landlord deny your service animal if he lives / occupies one of the apartments in the same building as myself? It’s private owned
No he connot, it is a service animal and by federal law he can’t do anything
No! It doesn’t Matter The Landlord’s Living Arrangements They can’t Deny Any Service Dog not for really Any Reason Not Breed not Age No Even Weight They can Not Charge Additional Pet Deposits for Service Dogs or Emotional Support Animals! They can not Legally Deny you Reasonable Accommodations to their Dwelling and The only way you can be Evicted is If The Service Animal is Deliberately Posing a Immediate Threat to another Tenant or Attacks another Tenant but Short Answer No Landlord’s can not Deny your Service Animals
So do I have to let the landlord know I have a service dog before I move in? I have till the 20th to find a place and no where allows pets and we have tried talking to a few different landlords explaining I have a small service dog and all they ever say back is something along the lines of “sorry firm no pets”
Yes, you have to let them know. However, a service animal is not a pet, it is a medical tool and landlords must treat them as such. You are not required to let them meet the animal, and it is illegal for them to request medical history and training records for your animal. However, be prepared to submit proof of your need for a service animal (likely no more than a letter from a medical professional, but plz check your ADA rights to be certain)
In those Cases where They say that I’d advise them to Look up The Fair Housing act Law that States They aren’t allowed to Refuse A Service Dog second I’d let them know also They’re not permitted to Discriminate Based on Breed Age Or Weight nor can They charge Additional Fees
The Fair Housing Act Protects u and if Landlord’s have done that u have had The Right with Each Landlord to Take them to Federal Court which They would end up Possibly Paying Fines Heck could even get Prison Time Lose their Rentals Etc Once u make them Realize They are about to Violate Federal Law which could cause Them to get Prison Time for This Action on their Behalf if you were to get them Charged I believe Very much so They’ll change their tune!! To in your Favor!!