Animals: May a Community Ban or Restrict Them?

February 8th, 2018
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
An Association may ban or restrict animals, if the restriction is: A) reasonable; B) enforced uniformly; and C) included in the governing documents. However, there are some exceptions: Service animals An Association may not ban service animals. A ser… Read More
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Categories: Disability, Fair Housing Act
Tags: disability, emotional support animal, fha, reasonable accommodation, service animal, WLAD

Accommodation of Service Dogs Under Fair Housing Act

May 14th, 2014
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
A recent case from Florida highlights the need for Associations to carefully familiarize themselves with the laws regarding service dogs and other types of trained animals that might be needed by persons with disabilities. In Sabal Palm Condos. of Pi… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws, Disability, Fair Housing Act
Tags: disability, fair housing act, fha, reasonable accommodation, service animal, service dog