[NAGDU] looking for an apartment for the first time

[Buddy Brannan]

The biggest rule is that the rules don't apply if the landlord lives on the property *and* has fewer than five units to rent. Otherwise, they have to accommodate your guide dog. Aleeha is dealing with this right now, but my understanding is they can only ask for written verification that your dog is a service dog if it isn't obvious. Anyway, you can't be denied housing on the basis of your guide dog except for the above exception. Also, you can't be charged any sort of pet deposit, althugh, of course, you are responsible for any damage your dog does while you're renting. I think those are the high points. 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
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> On Mar 30, 2017, at 9:40 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I'm planning to move off campus with some friends next year. We're starting
> to look for apartments next weekend. I've never rented an apartment in the
> United States before, and I'm not entirely clear how the Fair Housing Act
> works for guide dogs. If anyone has any advice or experience to share, I
> would really appreciate it. 
> 
> Best,
> 
> Jameyanne and Mopsy
> 
> jameyanne at gmail.com <mailto:jameyanne at gmail.com> 
> 
> 
> 
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