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Condo rule: one pet. My service dog is being replaced with a new one, but I want to keep my first one as a pet. Is this legal in NJ?
Asked on Jun 08th, 2014 on Civil Rights - New Jersey
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My first service dog was attacked by a dog at our new place and our condo is less than a mile from a shooting range. Both have impaired the current dog's ability to serve outside the home. I do not want to just get rid of him, but I do need a new service dog. The condo I bought has a one pet rule. Does the first dog become the one pet and the service dog is legal because it's not a "pet". I'm too attached to my first one to give him up. I live in NJ. Thank you!
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we should be able to negotiate a favorable settlement based upon the status of the dog as a 'service dog'. please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600
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Answered on Jun 10th, 2014 at 4:30 PM
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It is my understanding that a service dog is not a pet. A service dog is allowed in every public building, and place of accommodation. I think the service dog that "retires" then becomes your pet, and the new service dog is your service dog (and therefore not a pet). If you get any push back from the condo association about this let me know !
Answered on Jun 09th, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship