Can a landlord refuse a service dog based on breed?

Some of the information here may apply to you and some may not, depending largely on your state's own laws concerning emotional support animals. This article is meant as a If the tenant has not yet gotten an emotional support animal, the landlord may be entitled to place restrictions on the size and breed of the animal. read more

No, a landlord cannot refuse access to a service dog as they are protected by the ADA. A service dog is a medical tool and not a pet. Laws protecting Assistance Animals in No Pet Housing There are two types of assistance animals that have special rights regarding housing. The first is service dogs and the second is emotional support animals. read more

Wanting to get around "no pets" policies really isn't the right reason for getting a service dog. Persons with disabilities get service dogs because they need help to live independent lives. The legal requirements for having a service dog can be rigorous. The landlord can require proof of disability and proof the dog is trained as a service dog. read more