[blindlaw] pet deposit

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

 Check your state statutes. When I was working on the law in Oregon, many years ago, a landlord could not charge a non-refundable deposit. A key here is if it is a fee, which is not refundable, or a deposit, which is. As I say, state statutes may differ.

 

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>From what I have read, the DOJ specifically says that service dogs are not pets and, at least in hotels, cannot be charged a pet deposit.  They can charge for damage caused by a service dog, but not a pet depoist, from what I read.  I would just say that I don't have any pets.  An apartment complex that doesn't allow pets can't not allow a person with a service dog, so I would think the ssme principles apply.  If you are inclined to pay the depositas the only way to get the aparmtment, I would then make a complaint to the DOJ to get it back once you are in.




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> 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.
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