Pet or ESA or Service Animal? California's New Emotional Support Animal Law

Join Us for Another Fascinating Presentation by Multifamily Property Management Expert, Patti Widget

Have you ever had a tenant bypass your “no pets” lease clause by claiming their animal is an emotional support animal (ESA)? New California law (Assembly Bill 462) helps prevent ESA falsification, which has allowed tenants to bypass rental agreements. This webinar will give YOU practical advice to handle ESA claims properly and avoid legal pitfalls.

Patti Widget will explain what to do when confronted with a pet, a service animal, or an emotional support animal. If you’ve ever faced the ESA vs. pet debate, this session is for you. Whether you self-manage or work with a property manager, you’ll learn strategies to protect your rental business and comply with Fair Housing regulations. Know the difference between pets, ESAs, and assistance animals—so you don’t end up in legal trouble.

During this webinar, we will cover the following:

• Recent changes in ESA law under California’s Assembly Bill 462
• Can you charge pet fees for an ESA? Can you require liability insurance?
• What should be included in a pet addendum? Does AAGLA offer one?
• What if your insurance restricts specific breeds or animal types?
• Understanding reasonable accommodation requests and how they apply
• What’s the difference between an ESA, service animal, and a pet?
• Why Patti compares animals to wheelchairs—and what that means for you
• Handling “no pet” policies and the role of renter’s insurance

This will be a live, interactive online learning session. Live Q&A will take place throughout the webinar.

Please log in to register. If you have any questions, contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz at diana@aagla.org. For faster service, please have your membership number ready. We look forward to seeing you. Please stay diligent and be healthy!

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR. BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. SO, BEFORE ACTING, BE SURE TO OBTAIN TAX AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

Panelist(s):

Patti Widget, Founder & Property Management Expert, Widget's Way
Patti has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager. She teaches a wide range of property management courses, is a keynote speaker, and regularly publishes for apartment associations. She is a UCLA guest speaker and holds certifications including CA Real Estate Broker, CCRM, EPA Lead Renovator, and Fair Housing compliance.

Moderator:

Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
Daniel Yukelson is AAGLA’s Executive Director. A CPA, he began his career at Ernst & Young and later served as CFO at Premiere Radio Networks and Oasis West Realty, where he helped develop the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. He also served as a Planning and Public Works Commissioner in Beverly Hills.

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Title Sponsor: Kay Properties and Investments

Title Sponsor: Scott Properties Group

Title Sponsor: SNS Law Group

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