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Originally Posted by Bravo916  I am not sure but I didn't think a property owner or apartment complex can discriminate against a service dog because of its breed. I know that for general pets they can, however.
We all remember the Diane Whipple case back in 01--that was so tragic. It really only takes one bad owner to ruin it for everyone but thats a whole different subject. My Dobe does his part to help counter the breed perception by regularly volunteering as a therapy dog  My Yorkies are too busy-bodied that there are times I feel like I need therapy after being with them!  j/k! |
It is nOT considered disciminating , when A service dog would make an apartment complexes insurance premiums go up... The propertys owners have the burden of proof, if A tenant decides to take the matter to court. I also have seen and know these breeds to be docile . Iam sure of one thing that there needs to be "reasonable accomadations" made for a service animal.
There are few reasons why a Owner could deny a request of a service animal. #1 it will change the structure of a building, #2 insurance will go up , the tenant is also responsible for meeting the needs of the animal, and can lose the privillage of have the dog on the premisis if the animal causes too much noise, scares people, tears up the property, or leaving behind animal feces . Or the dog is not leashed or vaccinated, or licenced.
When i brought Suzi on the apartment complex I needed to sign papers and the manager took a picture of her.