I read about how dogs can help people with anexity/panic disorders and I was thinking about looking into it more but the thing of it is that we are not allowed to have dogs in the appts where I live, so if I was to get a service dog could my landloard legally evict me?
2007-12-19 09:42:03 · 11 answers · asked by bookluvr315 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Dogs as pets for stress/ anxiety are not service dogs - they are pets. Service dogs fall into the category of seeing eye dogs, trained companions dogs for physically disabled people, and gait dogs for people with parkinsons.
2007-12-19 10:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First know which type of dog you were to get- a service animal is actually trained to DO somthing- like guide you to safety during a panic attack or remind you to take your meds. There are psychiatric assistance dogs but thier use is ussually only feasible for severe cases. There are also what are termed Emotional Support Animals- animals that don't DO anything other than comfort you by thier presence. A psychiatric assistance dog would be covered by the ADA provided you had a documented need and could prove that the dog met the requirements of a legitimate service animal. Emotional Support animals are slightly more tricky, there ARE laws in at least some parts of the country that require landlords to allow ESAs given documented need. In either case you should NOT be charged a pet fee or additional rent because the animal is essential to your good health. Research psychiatric assistance dogs some- even if you actually need an ESA most sites on PADs offer good info on both. You may also wish to consult a lawyer before doing anything, just to be sure you are covered and to discuss how to best approach your landlord.
2007-12-19 09:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by nebit214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I read the question I thought it sounded wrong somehow so I checked your other questions. Now I am sure. If you were told to be out in two days this is not the first notice. Universities do have to abide by ADA and are usually the most accommodating. Three months ago you were adopting a dog from a shelter. You said they were coming for a home inspection. Anybody else heard of this? If they do evict you because of a service animal they do have to reimburse you for the rent. Sorry, I don't buy it. But I have answered the question. Edit: Kirsten, I doubt the asker will choose best answer. If not I will vote for yours.
2016-05-25 02:06:31 · answer #3 · answered by janell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether the service animal is prescribed by your doctor (as guide dogs, helper monkeys, etc. are) and whether the state where you live recognizes that use of service animals as an exemption to the no-animals rules landlords may enforce.
In other words, don't just get yourself a dog because you think it'll help you. Even if it does, your landlord could probably still evict you for it.
2007-12-19 09:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but be prepared to spend a lot of money to buy a certified service animal for your condition, and be prepared to have your physician and the animal's trainer both go to court on your behalf to testify at your eviction hearing.
Also, service animal or not, your landlord can still charge you a higher security deposit, and can hold you responsible for all pet odors, stains and damage.
Trying to get a physician into court is like herding cats. You might be easier off just waiting until your lease expires and then moving somewhere else pet friendly.
2007-12-19 09:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by James S 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
"can you be evicted from you apartment for having a service animal?" - No. The ADA applies here. However, before you go buy your dog make sure you have all your ducks in a row. Have your condition documented and have a letter from your doctor prescribing (if you will) a service animal.
Here is a good reference on the law: http://www.equipforequality.org/resourcecenter/ada_serviceanimals.pdf
2007-12-19 09:47:17 · answer #6 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes since you do NOT have a service dog. You have a pet dog since all it does is make you feel good. Anxiety and depression and the like are not disbalities so you can't have a service dog
2014-08-14 20:24:39 · answer #7 · answered by Star_of_Darkness 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need a letter from your doctor, explaining to your new landlord the reason you require a Service Animal. I think most landlords are sensitive to such requirements.
Good Luck.
2007-12-19 09:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like the previous people have said make sure you have everything in order then when they kick you out you can sue and buy your own house and not pay rent
2007-12-19 11:54:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
service dogs are generally excepted from no pets policies
2007-12-19 09:46:48 · answer #10 · answered by Barry C 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋