Rant: OK LaPorte Landlords, You need to understand the laws a little better. When I tell you that I have a Service dog, and you tell me that you have allergies and turn me away, you do know that it is against the law right? here Check it, ADA law gives individuals the right to live with their service dog regardless of any building or residences with a no pet policy. A service dog is not considered a pet and is required for daily life functions and activities. Building managers or landlords may not refuse your service dog nor may they require you to submit any pet deposits or fees for your service dog. O and here is another tidbit of info for you landlords, You are NOT allowed to be asked by an owner, manager, or other representative of a business what your disability is that allows you to have a service dog. That information is private and you do not have to disclose it to anyone if you are asked. The only information that may be asked is if it is a service dog, and what tasks the service dog is trained to perform for you. For example, if you have a mental illness that requires that you take medication and your service dog is trained to alert you when it is time to take your medication by tugging at your shirt, then you may explain the task your service dog performs, but you are not obligated to divulge the nature of your illness or disability. So do me a favor and do more research. Because after talking with three different landlords, I am half ready to lawyer up and start suing people that turn us away. This is getting ridiculous!!!! End rant Sorry
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:28:53 +0000
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