Re: Therapy pet - Landlord Forum thread 345328

Re: Therapy pet by MrDan (GA) on May 30, 2016 @23:04

AS I always point out "It's never about the animal, it's about a person with a disability"

Only a person with a disability may request to have an'assistance animal'. If there is no person with a disability, then there is no need for an assistance animal.

If the person making a request to have an assistance animal is disabled, then the landlord may request information from a health provider that states that the person is disabled and that there is a need for an assistance animal.

Your "No Pets" restriction does not apply to assistance animals under the Fair Housing Act.

New carpets is not a reason to violate the law. And the fact that other tenants might be allergic is not a valid reason to deny a request. Being allergic is not a condition that is protected by the FHA, so it's also an invalid reason to deny.

If you do not understand how to handle reasonable accommodations under the FHA, then you need to educate yourself asap. Violations can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars.

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