[nagdu] Landlord Issues

[Mark J. Cadigan]

Well, what he said is most certainly illegal under the FHA, the ADA does not 
govern the non-public areas of an apartment building, and most likely under 
state law as well. He is trying to intimidate you with his supposed 
knowledge of the law.



The question of if you want to live somewhere that you have to have this 
fight is a good one. Does this man own the apartment building, or is he just 
the property manager.



Mark



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kody Keplinger" <kodytheduff at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 8:23 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Landlord Issues


> Hey guys,
>
> I need some professional opinions and help.
>
> I just saw my landlord, and he pretty much told me if I get a guide dog, I
> basically have to move out. My immediate reaction was that that is 
> illegal,
> and he assured me that he knows the ADA and FHA backwards and forwards 
> (his
> words). He then said it's because of the building's structure and the
> hardwood floors. He said it would be unfair to the tenants below me to 
> have
> a large dog walking around and that he could lose money.
>
> I'm really upset and worried.  My gut is telling me he is wrong and that
> this is illegal, but I also understand his argument.  I asked if we could
> compromise (i. e. put in carpets) but he said his compromise would be
> helping me break my lease early and asking my realtor to help find a dog
> friendly place in the neighborhood.
>
> Has anyone dealt with this particular argument before? Is my landlord 
> right
> or is the law on my side? My other issue is, do I really want to live in a
> place where I have to have this fight?
>
> Please help.
>
> Kody
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