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Q: I have lived in my current residents since 2003 was bought by new owner says get rid of dog or be evicted is this possib

Its a trailer court the was just bought by new company says get rid of dog had for years or be evicted from the trailer court

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Stephen Douglas Lombardi
Stephen Douglas Lombardi
Answered
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Licensed in Iowa

A: Do you have a lease? What does the lease say regarding pets? And, is this dog a "support animal"? If you have a letter or prescription from either your doctor or a therapist that this animal is necessary for emotional support, then I don't think they can legally make you move.

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