Here is the situation: I got a service dog in Jan. I rent and the landlord didn't know anything about the laws. Well, anyway needless to say I had to gather up all the info etc. So, since then the manager and I DONT get along what so ever. I had the dog out today for a little bit and was talking with the neibhors when a gal came to look at an empty appartment. After she was done the manager came and told me that I can't take the dog outside around the complex what so ever because she doesn't want to explain my situation since there is a firm no dogs policy. Is there anything I can do about what she said about my dog not being allowed outside?
2007-10-24 15:56:41 · 4 answers · asked by bugsbunnylookalike2001 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your manager is unreasonable. If you do not take the service dog outside, what good is it? You need the dog to function better in society, not just in your apartment. You have every right to use all common areas including the grounds. Unless they want the apartment ruined by the service dog's natural need for exercise and biological functions, then they will have to let both of you outside.
Tell your manager that your service dog is protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act and that you expect the lease to be corrected to reflect the current laws regarding service animals.
Give the manager permission to explain why you get a dog and your neighbors do not. It will simplify the matter if the management does not think it is invading your privacy.
2007-10-24 16:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer your question without knowing what country you live in. If you live in the USA, the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA) says you can take your service dog anywhere. Your landlord cannot tell you not to take your dog outside. Both the ADA and the state attorney general's office will help you if you cannot get your landlord to see reason. Try not to be confrontational, but remember that the law is on your side.
You can download a card with a summary of the ADA from this web site http://www.deltasociety.org/ServiceAccessLaw.htm. The ADA's web site is http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm. You can talk to someone from the ADA at these numbers 800-514-0301 (voice) 800-514-0383 (TDD). (The TDD number is for deaf people with special phones.)
State laws are available here http://www.servicedogssavelives.org/statelaws.html. Canadian laws are available here http://www.serviceanimals.ca/legislation.html.
If you live in a different country, e-mail me and I will try to find the laws for your country.
2007-10-24 18:43:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every State has their own Landlord/Tenant laws, this is from a Montana site:
A person with a disability who has a service animal or who obtains a service animal is entitled to full and equal access to all housing accommodations.
http://housing.mt.gov/Includes/S8/03lltact.pdf
2007-10-24 16:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What if manager ask about service dog on application of occupancy. Can they do that?
2015-09-03 07:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by Cindi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋