While it’s within a landlord’s right to choose a no-pet policy, it is essential to note that assistance animals, which include both service animals and emotional support animals, are not pets, and cannot be flatly refused. As such, tenants who request a “reasonable accommodation” for their assistance animal, either verbally or in writing, must be … Read More ›

Picture the perfect tenant. Every landlord dreams of happy, quiet, respectful tenants who pay the full rent on time, maintain the unit to near-perfect condition, and quickly respond to communication. The reality is that perfect tenants do not all look alike – they come from many backgrounds and walks of life, as outward appearance is … Read More ›

One question that commonly arises in condominium or homeowners’ associations is what the association’s responsibility is to comply with accessibility standards that may be requested by elderly or disabled residents. There are many federal, state and local laws governing accessibility standards. This article is designed to clarify the requirements imposed by law, and to explain an association’s … Read More ›

As we enter into this holiday season, many questions arise as to what role religion may have in an association. Is it appropriate for an association to decorate a Christmas tree? Can the association display a nativity scene? Should an association display a menorah? Is there ever a role for religion in your condominium or … Read More ›