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Written by Administrator, LawServer Attorney-Editor
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Last Updated September 30, 2008 |
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The U.S. government filed suit against an Oregon landlord last week for refusing a tenant permission to acquire a companion dog, according to OregonLive.com. Marilyn Dirks provided several letters from healthcare professionals stating she needed the animal to treat multiple mental disabilities, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her lease agreement explicitly states that dogs are not allowed on the property. After several written requests, the landlord, Ronald A. Lucas of Lucas Developments LLC, suggested Dirk purchase a fish or bird instead. Lucas states that service dogs are only allowed on the property for legally blind individuals. Dirk initially filed her complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which determined Lucas's denial was a violation of the Fair Housing Act.
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