HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) has issued new regulations that clarify the responsibilities that landlords shoulder in regard to companion animals inside rental properties. The recently released notice explains how the FHA and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) intersect concerning the use of assistance or service animals by individuals who have disabilities. […]
While searching for rented accommodation, it isn’t uncommon to see that housing providers or landlords have imposed a policy of ‘no pets’ as a portion of their agreement. Usually, it’s due to multiple factors like noise, possible property damage, or merely due to insurance limitations. While most renters must abide by this policy, there are […]
If it seems as if animals are roaming fresh territory nowadays, they are. As more folks with mental and physical disabilities become alert to their rights, they are trying to bring emotional support and service animals wherever they roam. However, a confusing patchwork of state and federal laws governs where they have to be permitted. […]
For those who own animals, one thing that is commonly understood is the difficulty in finding housing opportunities that permit the ownership of a pet on the property. Landlords often have the right to forbid the ownership of animals in their homes and use the justification of damages or other issues in order to deem their […]
