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Originally Posted by dirtbanker (Post 1021495)

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

You'll get no argument from me on this particular renter. My gut tells me they didn't tell the agency because they really didn't have a service dog and didn't want to pay a pet deposit. From what was stated by the OP, it doesn't sound like anyone asked for proof that this was a service or emotional support dog. From the sound of it, the AGENCY fell down on its job and did nothing to protect the homeowner.

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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Originally Posted by missypie (Post 1021460)

This was the first time that this situation came up.

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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Originally Posted by missypie (Post 1020842)

So lets say I have a house to rent. I rent it out using lets say The Villages rental folks. I have a stipulation that there are to be no pets or smoking. The renters move in and then I find out that they have a dog living in the home. I am told the dog has to stay because it is a Service Animal and not a pet. I guess so it goes??

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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Originally Posted by missypie (Post 1020842)

I would keep the security deposit and make sure my house was thoroughly cleaned & the rugs steam cleaned. No pets was stipulated in the rental contract.

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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 (Post 1021516)

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!

This is how entitled and shameless people can be.

"Passengers on a US Airways aircraft waiting to depart Bradley International Airport Wednesday morning were puzzled when they saw a pig board their flight.

Puzzlement turned to concern for one of those passengers, University of Massachusetts-Amherst Professor Jonathan Skolnik, when he realized the open seat next to him in the last row of the Embraer 175 was going to be occupied by the young woman carrying the pig down the aisle.

At first, Skolnik thought the large item the woman was carrying was a duffel bag � except that it was moving. And it stunk. The woman tied the pig's leash to the armrest then began to stow the other items she carried onto the plane, Skolnik wrote in email describing the incident that he sent to The Courant.

"Oh my Lord, where is she going to put that animal," Skolnik wrote. "I am burying my face in my sweater to hide from the stench. ... Now I, who dreads a dog coming too close, am contemplating an hour next to a big pig on the lap of my fellow [passenger]."

And then it got worse: The pig pooped��"

Pooping Pig And Its Owner Booted From Bradley Flight - Hartford Courant

I wonder if she was on her way to The Villages? She could start a whole new thread on "Pig Poop" at the mailboxes.

I allowed service dogs when I rented my house. A $750.00 non-refundable deposit. You will never know if it's a real service dog or a comfort dog. So I took no chances.