Fair Housing Question: Would we qualify to have a therapy dog (service animal) at our apartment complex in the below situation?

The FHA has been used to get an exception to a pet number limit. It would be helpful, although not necessary, to have your boyfriend on the lease....

While taking my dog out to go to the bathroom she was attacked by a neighborhood dog. Is the owner responsible for my vet bills

I do not practice in NY, but it appears as though NY is not a strict liability state. Instead, it is a "one bite" state, meaning that an owner is...

I do not practice in your state, but typically when a dog bites someone the owner is responsible for the cost of quarantining the dog. Typically,...

Landlord rejecting application for my client with 2 pets + 1 Therapy Animal at a 2 pet property. ADA? Fair housing laws?

The landlord is required to make a reasonable accommodation under the Federal Fair a Housing Act. As long as your client has a letter from a health...

You need to file a complaint and motion for replevin in superior or district court of the county where the rescue organization conducts business in...

A neighbors two dogs not on a leash and showed aggression to me?

Report every violation to animal control and document with photos or video. If your bite is bad enough, you can seek compensation. You would need...

My tenant just moved in a week ago and was allowed one 20lb. Dog. I quickly learned she bas a second large dog. I don't like it.

Either you give her a notice to comply with the lease agreement or accept the fact that she has 2 dogs.

My apartment complex is charging me $500 for not picking up after my pet, supposedly three weeks ago.

You could have an attorney look at your lease to see if it is possible for your landlord to do this. The attorney could also write a letter...

Who should have to pay the Vet bill?

I am an animal lawyer. I have been practicing animal law now for over 10 years. I do these types of cases on a daily basis. Unfortunately, you are...

Can our landlord force us to remove our service dog

There seem to be some glaring misconceptions regarding service dogs and legal issues regarding dog bite law in the statement that you have given....