[blindlaw] pet fee with a guide dog

[Justin Young]

Hi Mike,
A seeing eye guide dog is not a pet which is clearly pointed out in
the American's with Disabilities Act(ADA).  So, going with this I'd
say they wouldn't charge because its not a pet.  I'm not sure how your
state laws work though
Justin

On 6/19/10, Mark BurningHawk <stone_troll at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I'm thinking of renting an apartment that is charging a $350 pet
> deposit because of my guide dog.  This is in the state of Oregon.
> What are the fine points of law about this?  My inclination is to pay
> the deposit, because even if it were illegal to charge me, making a
> big deal about it wouldn't get me the apartment, but I'm just curious
> where I stand legally.
> Thanks, and have a great weekend!
> :)
>
> Mark BurningHawk
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>
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