Brilliant! I must visit someday....so, what is your question?
2007-08-12 04:06:30
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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MariahLeadme is correct. As a non renter, you (and therefore your service dog) are not covered under the HUD "reasonable accommodation" law that tenants are covered under. Sux, but that's the law. ADA law has nothing to do with housing issues. The ADA covers qualifications for service dogs and public access. A rented private accommodation isn't public. Leave your question open for another 24 hours and I'll do some research and see if I can find anything that'll help. What state are you in? . . . . Ok, here's what I found. HUD rules say absolutely nothing regarding visitors with service animals. So according to HUD, a landlords responsibility starts and ends with his tenant(s). That being said, legally a service animal is considered a necessary piece of medical equipment, much like a cane or wheelchair. If the landlord would allow a visitor with these, logically he should allow a trained service dog. Unfortunately, most people cannot get past the part that a service dog isn't considered a pet. I found a single case in Nevada in March 2012. This is from an article about it: "A Nevada landlord is facing discrimination charges after telling his tenants that a frequent visitor could not bring his emotional support dog onto the rental property." Now, what the judge decided could be considered setting legal precedent on this matter. But I can't find the case. I'm still trying to find it and what the judge decided. Attach an email address to your Y*Answers account so I can email you the answer if this question closes. What I would do is this: Send a very polite letter to the landlord. State that you wish to visit your friend and stay (state how long). State that you are disabled and require the assistance of a highly trained service animal as protected under the ADA. State that a service dog isn't legally considered a pet, but a necessary piece of medical equipment for a qualified disabled person - just like a cane or a wheelchair - and you need your service dog to function in everyday life. State that you are unable to function without your service dog and if your service dog is denied access to the property, it would be the same as denying you access because of your disability (not entirely, but a little guilt won't hurt). Ask that they please allow you to visit your friend and stay for the allotted time. If your service dog was professionally trained, send copies of whatever you have from the company showing that it is trained. You could also provide a DVD showing your dog in public, what it does for you and how well behaved it is. The best you can do is politely ask. Unfortunately for you, he has every right to say no. You could also contact your local HUD office and see if you can find a sympathetic ear there that may want to help. If I find the case mentioned above, I'll let you know. Oh, and by the way, there's no such thing as a "registered" service dog. If you registered your dog with one of those online companies, you wasted your money. They're all scams and what they sell is worthless and not legal. Usually if someone has these certificates or registrations, it's a surefire clue that the service dog is fake. According to ADA law, no certification, registration, licensure or ID's are required and no one can demand you show such things for access. .
2016-05-20 06:39:18
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answered by liana 3
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Medical marijuana
Ben &Jerry's
Pure Vermont maple syrup
Civil union laws
Vermont cheddar
Long Trail Brewing Company
Phish
Champ- the Lake Champlain monster (the US version of the Loch Ness monster)
i moved away for 16 years ,missed it the whole time
2007-08-12 04:08:12
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answer #3
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answered by joes guitar 4
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I live in Vermont!!!!! Oh no, not those two. What an embarrassment to the state!
2007-08-12 04:40:20
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answered by 1sleepymama 7
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Ben and Jerry made each other in Vermont..
2007-08-12 05:08:22
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answered by bkybdy 2
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i know about VERMONT.....my aunt and uncle used to live there like 3 years ago! I would visit them a every 2 months.
2007-08-12 04:06:01
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answered by Anonymous
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I knew that. I was up in Vermont two months ago.
2007-08-12 04:08:05
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answered by Anonymous
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I was already curious about Vermont ;>)
and because of those guys, I want to make a side-trip (on my way to some sweet lovin') and add asskicking to my list of things to do while I am there.
2007-08-12 04:36:03
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answered by LORD RUMBOY 6
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Why doesn't it say Vermont is a suburb of Boston?
2007-08-12 04:07:06
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answered by Anonymous
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Haha ya i live in vermont in burlington. its awesome so is ben and jerrys!
2007-08-12 04:40:11
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answered by Anonymous
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I want to go to Vermont...
2007-08-12 04:14:40
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answered by Anonymous
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