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Renn_1996 t1_iqwvqfv wrote

I belive you need to differentiate whether you are asking about Esa or service animals. Esa: anyone can ask for proof, typically provided by your pcp or a specialist. They are NOT protected by ADA never have been and likely never will as service animals are already protected by ada

Service animals: no official registry, must go through proper training, typically costs $1,000's, they ARE protected by ADA and you are only allowed to ask if they are a service animal and what task(s) they are trained to do.

It sounds like you are talking about an Esa. If so please make sure they actually are. Stating that a pet is a ESA to get past a pet deposit or pet rule for a place only causes issues for those who actually need them and have been suggested to get one by Dr or a professional.

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EdBlake1986 OP t1_iqwz0wr wrote

I'm aware ESAs and Service Animals are different and im specifically asking about the landlords legal Latitude in regards to a Service Animal.

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houseofwarwick t1_iqy20jp wrote

I think the simple answer here is if you’re this far into a Reddit conversation, it’s time to hire a lawyer and have an animal policy, not a pet policy.

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Status-Ad-9729 t1_ir34ben wrote

Best bet go to the ada website for service animals section. All your answers right there

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Renn_1996 t1_iqwze57 wrote

Sorry from your other comments you seemed to not quite understand the specifics. I was also under the impression that anyone with a true service animal would know the laws and what ADA covers as a federal law that applies in all states. Simply attempting to assist with your question.

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Status-Ad-9729 t1_ir346yn wrote

Service Animals can be handler trained and don't need to go through a program. Any breed can be a service animal. My service animal is a dachshund. Yes a weenie dog. He wears his service vest proudly

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