Reply: Do we have to accept ESAs with no deposit and no recourse for the damages they cause?

Do we have to accept ESAs with no deposit and no recourse for the damages they cause?

Reply: Do we have to accept ESAs with no deposit and no recourse for the damages they cause?

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[quote="anonymous post=56501 userid=0"]You can absolutely charge for damages.[/quote]
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Jeffrey Martin

How is all of this from an animal? I'm sure the elements of the outside have contributed to the way this looks as well.

Posted 2 years 3 months ago

Victoria Cowart

I get the frustration. That said, you have the same recourse when they cause damages. And they are admitted without a deposit, because they are not let’s. They are an accommodation for the disabled and help them to function—like a walker or wheelchair. Hope that helps!

Posted 2 years 3 months ago

Melanie H. Bennett

Looks like dirty coil

Posted 2 years 3 months ago

Casey N Aaron Enriquez

You can charge for damages against the resident no matter who or what causes the damage. The only thing they are really exempt from is the pet fee/deposit/ and pet rent. They are not exempt from following rules, or following community guidelines or what damages are done. They are definitely liable for what they cause. However that looks like maintenance or preventative that caused that….

Posted 2 years 3 months ago

Courtney Wafford

Put up a fence to keep them from doing this, doesn’t have to be big. Think outside the box but don’t blame the esa or pets. This is a people problem

Posted 2 years 3 months ago

Ana Bencosme

That looks more like a preventative maintenance issue. All pets release hair, dander and what not but it is our responsibility to maintain the asset. Just saying…

Posted 2 years 3 months ago

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Do we have to accept ESAs with no deposit and no recourse for the damages they cause?