Q: I am currently leasing in Florida. I have PTSD & I'm on a wait list for a service dog. Can my lease be terminated?
I have PTSD & per my VA doctors advisement I will be getting a service dog & I’m now on a waiting list. I could be on this list for 6 to 18 months. The property does allow pets which we have one, but there is a weight limit. I have no control over breed/size, although the standard is medium size dogs. This will be a legitimate service dog from a legitimate service dog organization and I would have no problems obtaining documentation from my medical provider. My lease expires in Feb 2019 and I am afraid to bring it up now when I haven't obtained the service dog and get denied a new lease or have lease terminated in the middle. Thank you
A: A service animal is not a pet by definition, so you cannot be evicted for getting a service animal. But you are correct, they can simply not renew you in Feb 2019; so simply don't say anything as you could be done with that lease too before 18 months hits and it a non-issue,
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