 Service Dog (by Kristin [OH]) Jun 14, 2018 5:26 PM
 Service Dog (by Still Learning [NH]) Jun 14, 2018 5:38 PM
Service Dog (by Gene [OH]) Jun 14, 2018 6:36 PM
Service Dog (by AllyM [NJ]) Jun 14, 2018 6:53 PM
Service Dog (by Ken [NY]) Jun 14, 2018 6:54 PM
Service Dog (by JB [OR]) Jun 14, 2018 7:50 PM
Service Dog (by cjo'h [CT]) Jun 14, 2018 11:23 PM
Service Dog (by cjo'H [CT]) Jun 14, 2018 11:37 PM
Service Dog (by Fab Gal [CA]) Jun 15, 2018 1:12 AM
Service Dog (by LindaJ [NY]) Jun 15, 2018 4:36 AM
Service Dog (by Vee [OH]) Jun 15, 2018 4:49 AM
Service Dog (by Kristin [OH]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 5:26 PM
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I am a landlord in Ohio. I have one unit that I rent. I also live in the building. I don't allow dogs, however I have a new tenant who would like to move in who has a service dog. I have looked at the HUD and FHA websites to see what I can specifically ask for to make sure it is a service animal, as her disability isn't readily apparent.
So far I've gotten a note from her therapist saying she suffers from PTSD and "would benefit from a service animal." However, there is nothing that says that the dog she has does these things, or has been trained to do anything to help her. I asked her for any type of proof that her dog is a service animal, and she says there is no certification, that she has trained the dog herself.
I asked her why the doctor wasn't able to say that this dog helps her with her PTSD, and she said the doctor doesn't put names of dogs on the form in case they get a new one. And "records aren't kept on service animals like people assume." Is this true?
I'm really confused. I don't want to break any laws, but I also don't allow dogs and want to make sure that this truly is a trained animal before I let them in.
--184.54.xxx.xxx |
Service Dog (by Still Learning [NH]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 5:38 PM
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Look into the laws in case you are exempt by being an owner occupied building and only rent 1 unit. I’m not sure about service animals but in that scenario I believe you are exempt from some Fair Housing Requirements. --24.61.xxx.xx |
Service Dog (by Gene [OH]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 6:36 PM
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Kristin, search this website and look for the words Service Animal and Emotional Support Animal (ESA). The dog your tenant is referring to as a Support Animal is probably an Emotional Support Animal and they don't have to be trained in any specific tasks. The discussions on this website will help you differentiate between the two and what you can and can't do in regard to both types of animals. --99.165.xx.xxx |
Service Dog (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 6:53 PM
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For myself, I have been through a lot over the past five years with cancer surgery and treatments. The three little rescues I have are joyful little things. Dogs are joyful. They do cute things. They enjoy being touched and are nice to touch since they are warm and furry and obviously like it. They enjoy food and it doesn't have to be great food though mine get great food. They show their appreciation and really can't hide their appreciation because there is a little tail that wags like crazy. I made sure I recovered so that I could keep taking care of them. I got myself out of bed after bad surgery to help them. PTSD is a little different but a joyful little creature would be a big help. When I lost my Pepe Shih Tzu at age 14 after a bad illness, I surely had PTSD and a little rescue Maltese has fixed that. I hope this works out all around. --73.178.xxx.xx |
Service Dog (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 6:54 PM
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It is not a service animal,it sounds like an emotional support dog to me,she didn't train it to do anything.A legit service animal has lots of training from qualified people.She doesn't even know the proper terminology.Find someone else. Don't make it about the dog but find another reason and as Still Learning said you can probably legally discriminate against her anyway --72.231.xxx.xxx |
Service Dog (by JB [OR]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 7:50 PM
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What war did she serve in? This story has so many holes in it that I wouldn't even discuss it further with her. Move on! --50.45.xxx.xx |
Service Dog (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 11:23 PM
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Kristin,Still Learning knows more than he thinks he does,I'd say he's right,If you live in the building also you can tell her to keep on walking and rent to whomever you prefer..........charlie..................... --174.199.x.xxx |
Service Dog (by cjo'H [CT]) Posted on: Jun 14, 2018 11:37 PM
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Kristin,we had three Samoyed's,I trained the grandmother dog in everything that a dog has to do from getting hit by a car,to everyday living,she in turn,trained her pups was. Very aggressive in her training processes ,had to intercede in the pups behalf on several occasions ,rigerous training program,initiated by mama,was your tenant that thorough?..............charlie.............................................................did'nt think so................ --174.199.x.xxx |
Service Dog (by Fab Gal [CA]) Posted on: Jun 15, 2018 1:12 AM
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The way I understand it about Service Animals, and I'll have to read up on things to see if I'm wrong or if things have been updated, a Service Animal performs a specific service for a person with a documented disability.
Legally, I think you are allowed to ask what specific service(s) the dog performs.
I think it's illegal to ask "what's the nature of your disability."
Some Service Animals are obvious in what they do, i.e. a Seeing Eye Dog (Guide Dog for the Blind) or a dog that accompanies a person in a wheelchair.
Other Service Animals are not so obvious in what they do, i.e. they will do specific things if they sense a seizure coming on, or if they sense an impending diabetic crisis.
--68.8.xxx.xxx |
Service Dog (by LindaJ [NY]) Posted on: Jun 15, 2018 4:36 AM
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Service dogs are different than support dogs as Fab Gal mentioned. In NY you can deny tenants for things you otherwise would not be able to if you also live in the property, including children. --108.44.xx.xxx |
Service Dog (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Jun 15, 2018 4:49 AM
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What area of OH are you in? Use the search tool here, this topic comes up every couple months. --76.188.xxx.xx |
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