Question:
What are the rights for an emotional support dog in an HOA?
Can an HOA deny or restrict number of pets for being an emotional support dog?
Does an emotional support dog count as a pet? if there is only 1 pet allowed and they have 2 emotional support dogs?
– Vianey
Answer:
Hi Vianey,
As per California law, HOAs cannot prohibit homeowners from keeping at least one (1) pet. Additionally, under the Fair Housing Act, HOAs are required to make reasonable accommodations for assistance animals including emotional support animals.
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