[nagdu] Landlord Issues

[Tracy Carcione]

I think the New York City Human Rights Commission might be able to help.

It's my understanding that finding an affordable apartment in the City is 
extremely difficult, so a person might want to hang on to what he's got.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marsha Drenth" <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Landlord Issues


> Kody,
>
> I am assuming that the apartment complex is not a HUD complex? But its 
> privately owned? I think you said you live in NYC, right? You might give 
> Carl Jacobsen a call. He is the NY affilate president and he would be more 
> familiar to those who you would need to write to. Your gut is correct in 
> feeling that this completely illegal. You could also contact your 
> Disability Rights Network, as I know they work on things like this. I 
> would write a letter to everyone and anyone who has anything to do with 
> housing and the disabled. I also thinks its a good idea to get the 
> landlord to write an official letter of denial of you and your guide dog. 
> if this is ever to go any where and be changed, if you don't have it in 
> writing it will be your words against his. if your scared, of asking for 
> the letter , say that your a bit confused about what you and he talked 
> about, and you need it in writing to understand.
>
> Good luck, and please keep us updated. And lastly, Fight the good fight, 
> you can do it!
>
> Marsha drenth
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>
> On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:23 PM, Kody Keplinger <kodytheduff at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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