Landlord Study Hall: Pets vs. Service Animals in Rentals

John and Laura enjoyed their first Landlord Study Hall. There was discussion on pets vs. service animals. Basically a service animal is not considered a pet in the rental world. Landlords must very careful when referring to these animals, there are strict laws protecting the rights of service animals which range from seeing eye dogs to comfort animals, all service animals are allowed in rentals and cannot be discriminated against or called PETS.

The question was asked, "Can a pet deposit be applied to service animals?" The answer: NO.
Can pet rental be applied to service animals? The answer: NO.

How does a landlord know if the tenant has a pet or service animal? Answer: Service animals have legal documents, like a doctor or agency that has qualified the need for the person to have the service animal. A tenant can be asked to show these documents, along with proof of the animal's current licence and the shot records (for proof the immunizations are current.
If a service animal becomes vicious to other tenants, if the tenant does not clean up after the service animal in the yard as defined in the rental contract, the tenant can be given notice and ultimately can be evicted if the problem is not corrected.
Property insurance companies can no longer discriminate against any breed if it's a service animal. They can if a dog is not a service animal, our property insurance will not cover 5 breeds of dogs, but service animals are exempt from that.

Junction City Duplex in Junction City, Oregon

This duplex is for rent in Junction City Oregon. It is over 1,000 sq. ft. has a very large kitchen, living-room, two bedrooms, two bathroom. Nice grassy yard and shady tree.

Attending Landlord Study Hall tonight in Portland

Excited about the Landlord Study Hall in Portland tonight. Will share the new ideas we get when we return.

The Ladies of the Relief Society Luncheon

 

Laura, Pam, Ludean, MarySue, DeEtte, Steve & Carol, Rich, Kathy, Wendy and many other friends put on a luncheon for the ladies at church for a special educational event and humanitarian service project.

Laura in Utah

Laura had a wonderful time in Utah April 5-12, 2011, she attended a Nu Skin summit, visited friends, attended the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Sunday afternoon.
In this picture, Laura is standing in front of the Salt Lake City temple on what is known as Temple Square in Utah. It is amazing architecture! Some consider it one of the wonders of the world because of the harsh conditions and sparse resources in Utah at that time.
The temple represents the pioneers, including some of Laura's ancestors, who settled the Utah territory in the 1800's. It is constructed of granite stone from a quarry in the near-by Rocky mountains that loom protectively over the Utah valley.
Quick facts: Temple Announcement: 28 July 1847
Site Dedication: 14 February 1853 by Heber C. Kimball
Groundbreaking: 14 February 1853 by Brigham Young
Public Open House: 5 April 1893
Dedication: 6–24 April 1893 by Wilford Woodruff
Temple Locale
Positioned on Salt Lake City's center block, known as Temple Square, the spires of the Salt Lake Temple rise amid downtown high-rises and super malls. Sharing the block are the North Visitors' Center and South Visitors' Center; the Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir; and the Gothic-style Assembly Hall. East of the temple is the masterfully landscaped Main Street Plaza, complete with reflecting pool. Beyond the plaza is the Church's world headquarters, known as the Church Office Building, and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building—a multipurpose Church building, which has become a popular wedding event center. The Church's Conference Center, an architectural masterpiece, lies directly north of the temple. Every holiday season, Temple Square is transformed into a highly popular display of hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights.
Temple Facts
The Salt Lake Temple was the fourth temple built in Utah.
With its distinctive spires and statue of the angel Moroni, the Salt Lake Temple is an international symbol of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The Salt Lake Temple is the largest temple (most square footage) of the Church.
Original plans for the Salt Lake Temple called for two angel Moroni statues—one on the east central spire and one on the west.
The Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to build with its highly ornate interior being completed in just a year.

Rental Office at Austin Park Plaza Apartments

It's nice to have a clean, welcoming rental office at Austin Park Plaza Apartments, with a helpful, friendly face to greet each person.
"It's all about the people!".

Austin Park Plaza Apartments Management Team

Here's John and Laura with the Austin Park Plaza Apartment Management Team. Left to Right. Luvia, Manny, Laura, John and Jesse. It's all about the people!