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I have a question regarding a pet in a non pet apartment building
I have a dog in a non pet building and am now being evicted. If I get a doctors note stating that I need my dog because of depression and anxiety, can they still legally evict me?
Asked on June 11, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
That defense has gained a lot of momentum in recent years but how it will hold up in your local courts is hard to say. Also, there are a lot of issueshere that need to be addressed: did you sign the lease knowing you had a pet? did you get the pet after you moved in knowingly violating the lease? How long have you lived there? was the rule put in to effect after you moved in? What does the lease say specifically? Go and see an attorney for help with this. There may be no easy way out.
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