Understanding Rules For Support Animals
More and more, there seems to be an increase in the use of support animals. Support and companion animals are getting a lot of attention recently and as such, property managers need to make sure you understand the laws governing emotional and support animals and how they pertain to you. Definition of Companion or Support Animals The definition of Companion or emotional support animals are defined in the HUD’s guidelines, “Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-Funded Programs.” What is the difference between service and companion animals? Service animals are typically animals that aid individuals with physical disabilities. (such as vision impairments). Companion animals assist an individual who has a mental or psychological disability and us there to provide emotional support in order to help alleviate the symptoms of that mental disability. Service and Companion animals are not required to have any specific trai...