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Tenants want to enjoy the responsibility and privilege of sharing their family life with companion animals, especially when they have relied upon oral and written assurances from a landlord that, despite what the rental agreement say, they may cohabit with nonhuman animals.
Mentally or physically disabled individuals may seek the accommodation of a therapy or service animal without incurring additional deposits or restrictions on suitable housing, as provided under federal and state law.
Landlords want to know that their properties will remain clean and habitable for future tenants, and that any companion animals who share tenancy will not present a threat or nuisance to neighbors.
Landlords and tenants should contact an animal law attorney to advise them on premises liability and eviction issues.
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