Pet Friendly Condos in South Florida

If you are a dog owner, and you are searching for a condo in South Florida, make sure that you limit your searching to the Condos that allow pets.

Since pets come in all types, shapes and sizes, you will want to confirm the exact rules that a condo association has. There mat be rules allwing dogs up to a certain weight limit. There also may be associations that allow cats, but do not allow dogs and birds.

Also remember that if you have a service animal, the condo association cannot technically deny you access to the condo, but you may have to have the proper documantation.

The links below may be of help to you:

Pet Friendly condos in Fort Lauderdale Click HERE

Pet Friendly condos in Pompano Beach Click HERE

Pet Friendly condos in Lauderdale By The Sea Click HERE

Pet Friendly condos in Hillsboro Beach Click HERE

Pet Friendly condos in Hollywood Click HERE

Pet Friendly condos in Deerfield Beach Click HERE

Pet Friendly condos in Boca Raton Click HERE

Do your own Search Click HERE

Just because a condo allows pets, does not mean that all pets are allowed, so make sure you ask.

As far as service animals are concerned, there are rules that must be followed.

First: Establishing the person has a disability

When not readily apparent, you are able to ask for “reliable information that reasonably supports that the person has a disability.” The statute goes on to list supporting information that may be provided, including:

1. A determination of disability from any federal, state or local government agency
2. Receipt of disability benefits or services from any federal, state or local government agency
3. Proof of eligibility for housing assistance or a housing voucher received because of a disability
4. Information from a qualified health care practitioner, telehealth provider or any other similarly licensed or certified practitioner or provider in good standing with his or her profession’s regulatory body in another state, but only if such out-of-state practitioner has provided in-person care or services to the tenant on at least one occasion. Such information is reliable if the practitioner or provider has personal knowledge of the person’s disability and is acting within the scope of his or her practice to provide the supporting information
5. Information from any other source that the housing provider reasonably determines to be reliable in accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act and s. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

In other words, when a person’s disability isn’t readily apparent, a housing provider may request information to support the claim of a disability. This could come in various forms, i.e. receipt of disability benefits from the state or a letter from a treating health provider stating the person does in fact have a disability.

Second: establishing the need for an ESA

Again, when not readily apparent, you are able to ask for “reliable information that reasonably supports the person’s need for the particular emotional support animal being requested.” The statute clarifies that this information may include:

1. Information identifying the particular assistance or therapeutic emotional support provided by the specific animal from a qualified health care practitioner, telehealth provider or any other similarly licensed or certified practitioner or provider in good standing with his or her profession’s regulatory body in another state. Such information is reliable if the practitioner or provider has personal knowledge of the person’s disability and is acting within the scope of his or her practice to provide the supporting information.
2. Information from any other source that the housing provider reasonably determines to be reliable in accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act and s. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Namely, in establishing the need for a particular ESA, a housing provider may ask for evidence to show the need for the ESA itself. The law also states that if the person requests to keep more than one ESA, the housing provider can ask for information specific to each animal. This is in addition to being able to request proof of vaccinations.

If you have any questions, or if you ever want to see any properties, please contact Denise Stewart at 954 881 9148  or  denise@condo.netlet me know.