Can a roommate force me to keep my emotional support animal in my room?
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Can a roommate force me to keep my emotional support animal in my room?
I have a troubled roommate who insists that I keep my dog in my room. The dog is not harmful to others and has been a really good relief for me from anxiety due to my house being broken into multiple times, both while I was away and while I was asleep. I have a letter of reccomendation from my doctor and my landlord approved me to have her. I had problems with fleas but I went through all of the necessary measure to treat the dog and the apartment. What rights do I have to litigate this situation, considering now he is threatening to leave the door open for my dog to walk out?
Asked on August 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you respect your roommate's wishes about the dog you have if it was not around when you and the roommate first began sharing the unit together. It would be improper for the roommate to allow your dog to walk out of the rental by leaving the door open on purpose.
I suggest that you and the roommate sit down and try and resolve the issue. Another option would be for you to purchase a cage for the dog to stay in when it is not in your room.
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