ADA Accommodations for apartments

momofthreeboys
Sat, 26 Nov 2016 22:23:56 +0000

Consult an attorney to be safe. Here’s how we handle it with our rentals which are inexpensive and generally sought after by young-uns. We require that the person have a qualifying mental disability. We require that the claim of mental impairment come with a physician letter stating the the mental impairment and how it impacts their life activities and that the pet is necessary to lessen the effects of the disability. We also require a certificate from a reputable certification organization and proof that the dog is licensed and has had a rabies shot. We alter the lease to reflect the acceptance of the service animal and the requirement that the animal be current on licensing (dogs are required to be licensed in my area) and rabies through the term of the lease. And finally we add an additional $250 to the cleaning fee to get rid of fur, fleas and whatever else wear and tear the animal creates on the apartment. For us, simply stating “yes we take service dogs” here are the requirements tends to sort the good guys from the scammers.