Can a no pets condo have an ESA?
Can a no pets condo have an ESA?
It can get a bit complicated and it is important that an association balance the rights of all residents in a no pets condo association against a documented need of an ESA to help one of its residents. If done properly, the balance is well done.
Can a pet be allowed in a condo?
One of the big problems with Condo Boards enacting Pet Restrictions and Condo Pet Rules is that they do not apply to Assistance Animals such as Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals.
Can a condo association have an emotional support animal?
More and more condominium associations are facing the issue of what to do when an association has a “No Pets” policy and someone claims a need for an Emotional Support Animal, aka an ESA. These situations are different than what can happen with disability assistance dogs.
What do HOAs have to do with service animals?
This law states that HOAs have to make reasonable accommodations for two classes of animals: -Service animals are trained to perform certain tasks to assist their owners. -Emotional support animals that provide therapeutic support. It’s part of a concerted effort to encourage inclusive communities.
More and more condominium associations are facing the issue of what to do when an association has a “No Pets” policy and someone claims a need for an Emotional Support Animal, aka an ESA. These situations are different than what can happen with disability assistance dogs.
It can get a bit complicated and it is important that an association balance the rights of all residents in a no pets condo association against a documented need of an ESA to help one of its residents. If done properly, the balance is well done.
One of the big problems with Condo Boards enacting Pet Restrictions and Condo Pet Rules is that they do not apply to Assistance Animals such as Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals.
This law states that HOAs have to make reasonable accommodations for two classes of animals: -Service animals are trained to perform certain tasks to assist their owners. -Emotional support animals that provide therapeutic support. It’s part of a concerted effort to encourage inclusive communities.