Re: Service / assistance / support animals - Landlord Forum thread 355439

Re: Service / assistance / support animals by Stephen (WA - Washington) on December 26, 2017 @14:20

I believe you may be blaming the wrong ones when looking at the conflict between insurance companies and the Federal requirement that we allow a reasonable accommodation for a disabled person. To me, the problem lies with the insurance companies. Perhaps you should talk with the state insurance commissioner's office.

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Re: Service / assistance / support animals by original poster on December 26, 2017 @17:07	[ Reply ]

Im not looking for guidance as to who to talk to, im looking for guidance in dealing with a prospective tenant seeking that accommodation who is unwilling or unable to get his renters insurance company to cover his animal in writing. while I believe i do have the right to require tenants to carry renters insurance as a condition of renting to them and if the prospect with the animal does indeed meet standard credit, income etc parameters to qualify on that level, can I decline the lease on the basis of insurability of the animal's breed ?? irrespective of the accomodation issue ??

Re: Service / assistance / support animals by Bob on December 26, 2017 @19:54	[ Reply ]

The answer is to test the laws in your state. Take one for the team as they say.