The do’s and don’ts of service animals

http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?p=1&id=339702

I always get questions on this and always recommend individuals consult an attorney if their service animal does not align with the communities pet policy.

According to federal law, it is discrimination for a landlord or an entity such as a condominium association to refuse "to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling."

The attorney reminded the condominium association that under Fair Housing laws, a housing provider cannot require service animals to have any specific training, apply a blanket weight or breed restriction, require pet insurance or charge a pet deposit.