Assistance & Service Animals
Navigating the complexities of service and assistance animals under the Fair Housing Act can feel overwhelming. In a recent webinar, we tackled this crucial topic head-on and together with guest speaker, Katie Rigsby, a multifamily expert and President and CEO of Katie Rigsby Inspires LLC provided much-needed answers and clarity to attendee questions. Let’s dive… Read More »
Read MoreAccommodation requests related to assistance animals are prevalent and often cause much confusion.
Read MoreApril is Fair Housing Month, prompting reflection on reasonable accommodations for multifamily residents, such as providing a designated accessible parking space or permitting an assistance animal request. Assistance animals are specially trained to assist people with disabilities with mobility, navigation, hearing, emotional support, and medical conditions. Unlike pets, which are kept for companionship, assistance animals… Read More »
Read MoreAre questionable medical verifications for assistance animals a problem for your org? Here are possible red flags.
Read MoreRules for assistance animals must apply to all animals in your community.
Read MoreHow to handle accommodation requests for service and assistance animals – they are not pets!
Read MoreA reminder of how important it is to handle assistance animal accommodation requests properly.
Read MoreHow to handle suspicious documentation or ask for more information.
Read MoreMore than One Assistance Animal – Is that Allowed?
Read MoreThe differences between service, assistance, and emotional support animals.
Read MoreMake sure your no-pet policy isn’t discriminatory.
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