The Rules on Emotional Support Animals vs. Pets
WEBINAR ON-DEMAND
Presented by FastEvict.com Law Group
Are YOU confused about how to deal with tenants who want to live with their pet Pitbull (he or she said it is friendly…) or pet snake? Do you allow tenant to have a pet at your property? Ever faced with a tenant who claims they have a support animal to circumvent your “no pets” policy at your property? When faced with dealing with the “pet vs. service animal” dilemma, often inadvertent mistakes can be very costly and time consuming.
WEBINAR DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Do you need to use a pet addendum? Does the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles have a pet addendum for members?
- What is “in it” for me with respect to Assembly Bill 2216, the 2024 proposed bill that would make it nearly impossible to restrict pets?
- What do you do if your insurance policy restricts certain dog breeds or animal types?
- Requests for reasonable accommodation? What is that all about? Does that include service animals?
- What exactly is an “E.S.A.?” (Emotional Support Animal) – How is that different from an assistance animal?
- What if I have a no pet policy? What about renter’s insurance? Is that necessary when a tenant has a pet?
- Can you charge additional pet fees or a deposit? How about for an emotional support animal? Can you require that a tenant get liability coverage for an emotional support animal?
GUEST SPEAKER: Patti Widget, Property Management Expert, FastEvict.com Law Group, and Widget’s Way.
Patti “Widget” has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager. Patti teaches a wide range of classes on property management topics; she is a keynote speaker on property management and housing issues and has published numerous articles for apartment associations. Patti is a repeat guest speaker at UCLA. She also holds various certifications in the industry related to her field, such as a CA licensed Real Estate Broker, CCRM, lead based paint certified renovator from the EPA, Fair Housing and more.