[nagdu] Landlord Issues

[Marsha Drenth]

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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