I live in California, I know that in some areas like San Fransisco, and Santa Rosa County there are laws that specify the spaying and nuetering of certain breeds of dogs, but they are NOT banned from these places. I was wondering how certain housing units, such as apartments, condominiums, and even houses can discriminate against larger breeds of dogs such as Pit-bulls, German Shepherds, Huskies, Chow Chows and other dogs when looking for a place to live, if BSL has not been passed in California. I understand that if a landowner does not allow any dogs, because that is resonable, but to not allow certain breeds, how is that allowed?
2007-06-26 12:25:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
When you own the property you can discriminate against anything you want to, as long as it does not violate federal Fair Housing Laws, as well as California Fair Housing Law.
Dogs are not a protected class against discrimination. Only humans fall under that category.
2007-06-26 12:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by acermill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it is the area that in which these places are located. effects the landowners decisions on the breed of dogs. They will not allow a person with a 200+ lb Rottweiler live next to a school area with children. The parent's would have a fit. But that does not always apply. Here in Colorado Pit bulls are illegal in hole county's. I know for a fact that a lot of stereotyping is involved in rules placed on certain breeds of dogs. In an a apartment one shouldn't have a large breed of dog. Its unfair to the dog and it makes your house stink
2007-06-26 19:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by zelda43084 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I guess that depends on if the dog is an illegal immigrant, then California would probably lend them protected status.
If the dog was gay then perhaps you could pursue that angle.
Perhaps if the dog was disabled with ADHD or some other crippling disease...... Maybe if the dog was an alcoholic?
Perhaps they could require through the American Doggies With Disabilities Act that they install a doggy door....
Maybe Queen Hitlery will enact a National Doggy Health Care System. Then she could pass legislation allowing doggy sick leave, to take your dog to the vet.
Or maybe you could just buy a house. Dog breeds are not a protected status!
2007-06-26 20:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by oldfatcowboy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no anti-discrimination laws for dogs. I allow dogs on my properties, and I could care lass how big they are.
However, I do not accept Pit Bulls, neutered or not, for a couple of reasons. One, I have insurance issues with vicious breeds. Two, I owe it to the neighbors of my properties to not bring anything that would harm their children. They ALL have my phone number. I would no sooner rent to a pit bull owner then I would a pedophile, both are a huge threat to the safety and well being of their neighbors.
2007-06-26 21:23:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because the constitution protects people not dogs.
Come on, a landlord has a right to reasonable restrictions. Instead of whining how about complying?
2007-06-26 19:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by Oh Boy! 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋