In a California Homeowners Association, there are Three Types of Animals…

A homeowners association has a “strict” (and strictly enforced) “no pets” policy but a resident requests that an exception be made to permit her to keep a dog. Or, maybe it’s a cat. Or a hamster. Must the association provide this “accommodation”? The answer is “maybe” and depends in part on whether the resident is “disabled” and if the animal is a “pet”, or a “service animal” or a “companion animal.” One thing is for sure, the resident’s request – whether an owner or a tenant – the request should be treated fairly, respectfully, promptly and properly.  Read More……

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