We will discuss the need for pet policies at your property. This policy is necessary whether your building allows pets or if it a pert free building. Regardless of the pet situation at your property there will be occasions where a reasonable accommodation request concerning an assistance or service animals is requested. Assistance animals are a “hot topic” in today’s world. Many tenants or applicants are asking landlords for this accommodation. We will explain the landlords options and how to go about verifying the need for these animals.

You must follow fair housing guidelines during this accommodation request and you will receive information on how to comply.We will discuss the need for pet policies at your property. This policy is necessary whether your building allows pets or if it a pert free building. Regardless of the pet situation at your property there will be occasions where a reasonable accommodation request concerning an assistance or service animals is requested.

We will cover the following:

• What needs to be in your policy
• Fair housing basics concerning reasonable accommodation
• How to handle a request
• How to evaluate the request
• What constitutes a valid request
• What is an assistance animal?
• Definition of a disability
• ADA versus the fair housing act
• verification

Benefits:These issues are a daily occurrence at most properties. This seminar will give  you fresh ideas to deal with the issues and the residents involved. You will learn to not run afoul of fair housing issues when dealing with these situations.

This course will discuss how to write good policy and rules. It will also provide guidance on all aspects of reasonable accommodation requests for assistive and service animals. There will be time for questions in case you need assistance with a specific situation.

Who Should Attend:

• Property Owners
• Property Managers
• Housing Authority Staff
• Compliance Staff
• Maintenance Staff
• Leasing Staff