Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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My point is the so called service animal is a ruse for some folks that seem to think they are entitled to take their dog any where they please without any thought of others.
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Dirt biker, you're missing the point. While the renter was underhanded and sneaky in the way the animal was mentioned, legally there is nothing the OP can do. Had the Op been renting out the property directly, she could have refused to allow the dog into the home provided she did not own more than three residential properties. Since she used an agency, she has to allow the dog by law. Hometown Properties could have asked the renter to prove the dog was in fact an emotional support animal (comfort animals are NOT considered emotional support animals but, if proven, the animal stays with no additional cleaning fee or pet deposit allowed. Any damage caused by the animal should be paid by the renter but extra cleaning to remove pet hair would not be covered. This is the law according to the FHAA, Section 205.
For an animal to be considered an emotional support animal, the handler must provide a letter from their therapist stating that the handler is their patient and that part of the necessary treatment is the use of an emotional support animal. Details need not be provided nor does the handler need to show any training the animal may have. Since these animals are not considered pets, pet or animal security deposits are not allowed. For some people, these animals are very necessary. They have been shown to assist tremendously with PTSD situations for example. However, there are some people abusing the system because they don't want to leave their pet behind. These people should be ashamed of themselves. To me, it is the equivalent of parking in a handicapped spot to run into a store. You will probably get away with it, but it is dead wrong and hurts those with a true need.
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Redwitch, Thanks for sharing your opinion.
I don't care what the law states, It does not relieve the renter of acting in an ethical manner. There are rental homes that allow dogs, and the renter should have chosen one of those homes if they wish to bring their dog with them. Just because you have a need for a service dog does not mean you get to be excused for acting low life sneaky. This is someone's home, that someone might have an allergy or just a strong dislike to animal scents. Florida bill would make bogus service-animal claims illegal | www.mypalmbeachpost.com |
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My thinking is anyone that has a LEGITIMATE service animal is either going to look for a dog friendly rental or at the very least be up front with the owner and ask if this would be a problem.
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The "service animal" being talked about THIS TIME is a dog. What if the renter had a pot-belly pig or a goat for a comfort animal (service animal that provides comfort)?
Airlines have been required to allow pot-belly pigs and miniature horses in the passenger cabin as comfort animals. |
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Not too many years ago, a passenger in first class had a pot-belly pig as their comfort animal. The pig had not flown before and when the plane started taxiing down the runway, the pig became terrified and began running up and down the aisle squealing and defecating all around first class.
The plane had to be brought back to the gate, passengers disembarked (gladly, probably) and a new plane brought in for service. Same thing happened with a miniature horse one time. ...and some people don't like flying on planes with children! |
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BTW, a comfort dog has no legal standing in rental contracts. The animal must be a service dog for someone physically or emotionally disabled. A comfort dog does not meet this criteria and can be denied access to a home. Not sure what the law for comfort critters is re public places like restaurants or airports at this time.
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With Villages Home Town Rental
One wouldn't think so I bet they have an answer 340 Heald Way #200, The Villages, FL 32163 (352) 753-6216
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So sorry for you about this. I already have changed the wording in my lease to " No pets or animals of any kind" I am still amazed the low depths people submit other people to because of their selfish ways. More of the I'm entitled because the law says I am mentality. If I felt I needed an animal to provide me emotional comfort there is no way in hell I would subject any person other than my wife [emoji2] to this. |
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Pooping Pig And Its Owner Booted From Bradley Flight - Hartford Courant |
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