Service and companion animals are more than pets – they serve specific purposes, such as assisting individuals with disabilities or providing emotional support for those facing mental health challenges. Federal law recognizes the importance of these animals and protects your right to have them in your home.

If you live or plan to move into a rental with a “no pets” policy, a landlord generally cannot refuse to rent to you based on your need for an emotional support animal. You have the right to request a “reasonable accommodation” to bring your emotional support animal onto the premises.

However, there is a specific legal process for requesting reasonable accommodation from your landlord. Our expert team at Hepworth Legal will review your lease and unique circumstances, ensuring you understand all available options. We can also provide you with the necessary notices and documentation to properly exercise your rights in this situation.

Our legal team will carefully review your situation to ensure that you handle the reasonable accommodation request correctly, preventing your landlord from legally denying your emotional support animal. We can provide you with the required documentation and checklist to ensure that both you and your animal can live in peace.

Every tenant’s situation is unique, and it’s essential to work with experts in Utah’s laws and regulations. Let our team at Hepworth Legal support and guide you during this process.

Service and companion animals are more than pets – they serve specific purposes, such as assisting individuals with disabilities or providing emotional support for those facing mental health challenges. Federal law recognizes the importance of these animals and protects your right to have them in your home.

You may already know that if you live in a rental with a “no pets” policy, your landlord generally cannot refuse to rent to you based on your need for an emotional support animal. You have the right to request a “reasonable accommodation” to bring your emotional support animal onto the premises.

However, it is crucial to follow the specific legal process for requesting reasonable accommodation from your landlord before bringing your emotional support animal to live with you. If you have properly followed this process and your landlord still denies your emotional support animal or begins eviction proceedings, our expert team at Hepworth Legal can help.

Our legal team will review your lease and unique circumstances, ensuring you understand all available options. We can also provide you with the necessary notices and documentation to properly exercise your rights in this situation.

Our team will carefully review your situation to ensure you are well-prepared to defend against any court action your landlord may take. We can also assist you in making your own affirmative case against your landlord for discrimination and provide you with the documents and evidence needed to prove your case.

Every tenant’s situation is unique, and it’s essential to work with experts in Utah’s laws and regulations. Let our team at Hepworth Legal support and guide you during this process.