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Feds Sue Another Landlord for Discriminating Against an Emotional Support Animal

Feds Sue Another Landlord for Discriminating Against an Emotional Support Animal

Federal housing officials allege a New Hampshire landlord violated the Fair Housing Act for refusing to show a unit to two women with emotional support dogs. Federal housing officials are once again accusing a landlord…

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Scott No Comments October 18, 2024
Gramercy Park cooperative to pay $165K in emotional support animal case

Gramercy Park cooperative to pay $165K in emotional support animal case

MANHATTAN, NY - A co-op in Gramercy Park has agreed to pay $165,000 to a tenant who was denied permission to live with her emotional support animals, the United States Attorney for the Southern District…

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Scott No Comments August 20, 2024
Dog Owners Face New Challenges With Updated CDC Travel Rules

Dog Owners Face New Challenges With Updated CDC Travel Rules

Traveling with a pet can often lead to anxiety, primarily due to the constantly evolving regulations surrounding emotional support animals and service dog travel policies established by airlines. The ability for travelers to take their…

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Scott 3 August 7, 2024
NJ Supreme Court Rules in Favor of ESA at Condo!

NJ Supreme Court Rules in Favor of ESA at Condo!

Requests by a resident to have an emotional support animal that would violate a housing unit’s occupancy agreement must be analyzed under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled.…

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Scott 4 June 17, 2024
Can Landlords Charge Pet Deposit for ESA

Can Landlords Charge Pet Deposit for ESA

Understanding Your Rights: Can a Landlord Charge Pet Deposits for Approved Emotional Support Animals? When it comes to renting a place to live, there are often strict rules and regulations set by landlords. Many landlords…

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Scott 9 October 18, 2023
Landlord’s Rights Regarding Emotional Support Animals and Service Dogs

Landlord’s Rights Regarding Emotional Support Animals and Service Dogs

USA Service Dog Registration is committed to helping educate landlords about their rights as well as potential tenants or current tenants prescribed Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals. We want to help you to understand…

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Scott 31 March 29, 2023
U.S. Attorney Sues Nashua Landlord for Alleged Violation of the Fair Housing Act

U.S. Attorney Sues Nashua Landlord for Alleged Violation of the Fair Housing Act

The U.S. Attorneys OfficeΒ announcedΒ on Monday thatΒ the United States filed a lawsuit on Friday against John J. Flatley d/b/a John J. Flatley Company (Flatley), and a property manager employed by Flatley, for violating the Fair Housing…

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Scott 10 April 14, 2021
Uber Ordered to Pay $1.1 Million For Refusing Service Dog

Uber Ordered to Pay $1.1 Million For Refusing Service Dog

Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1m to a blind woman who was refused rides on 14 occasions with her service dog. Lisa Irving said on some occasions, drivers were verbally abusive, or harassed her…

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Scott 9 April 7, 2021
Southwest Airlines the Lone Hold Out for flying Emotional Support Animals

Southwest Airlines the Lone Hold Out for flying Emotional Support Animals

Last weekΒ Alaska AirlinesΒ was the first airline to ban emotional support dogs under a new Department of Transportation (DOT) ruling. This week United, American, Delta, Frontier, Jetblue, Spirit, Allegiant have joined in banning the companion cabin…

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Scott 14 January 13, 2021
Justice Department Settles Dispute With School District Over Service Animals

Justice Department Settles Dispute With School District Over Service Animals

A school district is agreeing to pay up and change its ways after federal officials say a student with disabilities was denied access to her trained service dog. The U.S. Department of Justice said that…

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Scott No Comments August 26, 2020
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