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9. If the FHA is applicable to a given
circumstance, a resident DOES NOT
have a unilateral right to: (i) a parking
spot; (ii) an animal; and/or, (iii) mod-
ify the unit/home.
The FHA, if applicable to a given
circumstance, affords the disabled
resident the right to a “reasonable
accommodation”. The shape, form,
length, details, etc. of such accom-
modation are subject to negotiation,
deliberation and thoughtfulness by the
board.
10. There is no such thing as an
“emotional support” or “comfort ani-
mal” registration, approval, license
and/or certification.
The internet and other sources are
replete with persons and organiza-
tions offering to “certify”, “approve”,
“license” and/or “register” one’s pet
as an “emotional support” or “comfort
animal”. Any such designations are
worthless. Associations have no obli-
gation to consider any of them.
11. All actors involved in a disabled
resident’s request for an “accommo-
dation” are almost invariably going to
act and/or advocate the position that
reflects that actor’s self-preservation
and/or self-interest.
The disabled resident will advocate
for the association’s accommodation
of his disability. The civil rights/gov-
ernment agency will almost always
deem the resident to be disabled and
declare that the association is obligat-
ed to do what the resident wants. The
board will almost always advocate
for the enforcement, and equal appli-
cation, of all rules and covenants.
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