Stayin in Line - The Rules on Emotional Support Animals vs. Pets

"Here, Spot!" the Difference: Understanding Pets vs. ESAs vs. Service Animals

Join us for an incredible presentation by property management expert, Patti Widget, the Founder of Widget's Way.

• Date / Time: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
• Cost: FREE to all AAGLA members
• How to Attend: Please login to register.

Are you confused about how to handle tenants with pets, emotional support animals, or service animals? Ever encountered a tenant using a support animal claim to bypass your no-pets policy? This webinar addresses the common challenges and mistakes housing providers face when distinguishing between pets, service animals, and emotional support animals (ESAs).

Patti Widget will clarify the legal requirements, risks, and best practices around animal accommodation. Whether you’re a hands-on landlord or work through a property manager, you’ll gain valuable strategies to protect your property and stay compliant.

Topics to Be Covered:

• Do you need a pet addendum? Does AAGLA offer one?
• How Assembly Bill 2216 could restrict your ability to limit common household pets.
• What to do if your insurance restricts certain dog breeds or exotic animals.
• Reasonable accommodation requests: what they are and how to handle them.
• What’s an ESA, and how does it differ from a service animal or assistance animal?
• What if you have a no pet policy? Can you require renter’s insurance?
• Can you charge pet fees or deposits for ESAs or service animals?
• Can you require liability insurance for support animals?

This will be a live, interactive online session with Q&A throughout. For questions, contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz at diana@aagla.org.

Seminar Leader:

Patti Widget, Property Management Expert, Widget's Way
Patti Widget has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager. She is a renowned speaker, educator, and contributor to industry publications. Patti is a licensed California Real Estate Broker, a CCRM, an EPA certified lead-based paint renovator, and a regular guest speaker at UCLA.

Moderator:

Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
Daniel Yukelson is a CPA and seasoned executive with past roles as CFO for Premiere Radio Networks and Oasis West Realty. He has served as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills.

Webinar Registration Ticket Price:
Member Ticket: $0.00
REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 30, 2024

WARNING: 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 YOUR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.