I am deaf and I spoke with the landlord of the apartment that I am interested in. I am able to get a waiver for the pet deposit because of my deafness as long as I get a doctor's note. What does she mean? Do I have to go to the doctor to give proof that I am deaf or go to the vet to get a note that it would be necessary for me to have a dog to help me answer the doorbell, etc.
2006-06-16 05:58:53 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am a CODA and yes you need to get your doctor to write you a letter to the landlord saying that your dog is helpful in your day to day existance. the landlord has to have this note to justify waiving the pet deposit even if they know what your reasons are. my mother is also deaf and has a dog that alerts her to everything going on he saved her from a burgular one time.i wish you the best of luck..
2006-06-16 06:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by highgamer6969 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She wants you to go to your doctor to get a note that you are deaf and the dog is a benefit in helping you.
You should also be aware that any damage your pet does in the apartment beyond normal wear and tear you are still liable for with or without a deposit.
2006-06-16 06:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that "proof" should be quite unnecessary in your personal situation. But, that being said, I think the proof would be that you are deaf, and therefore the dog is more than a pet, it's your lifeline to the world and a necessity. I think it's great they are willing to waive the deposit for you, and wouldn't hesitate to follow up on their request. More than anything, it's probably just a "corporate" type requirement, and needs to be on file should anyone else in the apartment complex have a problem with it.
2006-06-16 06:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Primary Care Doctor should be able to give you a note that states you are deaf and that the dog is neccesary for you to have because you are hearing impared. The only thing you need from the vet is that the dogs vaccines are current.
2006-06-16 06:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by nuts4pets2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that they mean you need to get a note from your doctor stating that because of your deafness, you need a dog to help alert you to a visitor at the door, the phone ringing, etc. I guess someone could claim to be deaf just to get to keep a dog. Maybe that has happened to them before.
2006-06-16 06:02:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol it sounds like she's talking about a doctors note saying that you need the dog. Be patient with her, she probably hasn't encountered many deaf people or people that are different from her for that matter and just made that note thing up off the top of her head
2006-06-16 06:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to prove that the dog is a necessity in your life. Not that you are deaf. So I think you need a note from both your doctor and vet.
2006-06-16 06:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by Roz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the want proof that you have the dog because you are deaf or more like the dog is there to help you because of it.
2006-06-16 06:03:07 · answer #8 · answered by spyder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think they probably wanted proof that you're deaf but i would get a letter from your doctor and the vet just to be safe. so that you may have proof that your dog is your assistance dog.
2006-06-16 06:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by mylittlemela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet deposits are for when you are renting and a dog or cat is living in the home with you the deposit is for any damage that may happen by the pet,while living in the home.
2006-06-16 06:14:21 · answer #10 · answered by taylorcouture 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋