How to “Spot” the Difference: Is “It” a Pet or ESA or Service Animal
May 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
| Free for AAGLA MembersJoin Us for an Incredible Presentation by Our Property Management Expert, Patti Widget, the Founder of Widget’s Way
Have YOU had to deal with tenants who want to live with their pet Pitbull (he or she said it is friendly…) or pet snake? Do you allow your to have a pet at your property? Ever faced with a tenant who claims they have a support animal to circumvent your “no pets” policy at your property? When faced with dealing with the “pet vs. service animal” dilemma, often inadvertent mistakes can be very costly and time consuming.
PLEASE! join us for this webinar where we are again discussing some of the many perils of “land-lording” with Patti Widget. Patti will be covering the very important and often asked about issue: what to do when you are faced with a service animal vs. emotional support animal vs. pet? How do you know “what is what” and “what to do?” Whether you’re managing a rental property yourself or if you’ve hired a property manager to handle things on your behalf, we will teach you strategies that will keep your rental business running smoothly.
- Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) versus “Pets” are a growing issue for housing providers and major area of confusion. Under the Fair Housing Act, it’s illegal to prohibit a resident from keeping an emotional support animal and you may not charge an extra deposit or rent. Pets may be handled differently. Do you know the difference? Airlines are now “cracking down,” but can you?
During this webinar, we will cover the following:
- Do you need to use a pet addendum? Does the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles have a pet addendum for members?
- What do you do if your insurance policy restricts certain dog breeds or animal types?
- Requests for reasonable accommodation? What is that all about? Does that include service animals?
- What exactly is an “E.S.A.?” (Emotional Support Animal) – How is that different from an assistance animal?
- Did Patti say to think of animals like a wheelchair? Come here what Patti has to say about that!
- What if I have a no pet policy? What about renter’s insurance? Is that necessary when a tenant has a pet?
- Can you charge additional pet fees? How about for an emotional support animal? Can you require that a tenant get liability coverage for an emotional support animal?
Please join us for what will surely be an extremely informative and entertaining presentation by our property management expert, Patti Widget, founder of Widget’s Way. Please log in to register. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at . For faster service, please have your membership number ready. We look forward to seeing you. Please stay diligent and be healthy!
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 A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.
About Our . . .
Panelist(s):
Patti Widget, Founder & Property Management Expert, Widget's Way
Patti “Widget” has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager. Patti teaches a wide range of classes on property management topics; she is a keynote speaker on property management and housing issues and has published numerous articles for apartment associations. Patti is a repeat guest speaker at UCLA. She also holds various certifications in the industry related to her field, such as a CA licensed Real Estate Broker, CCRM, lead based paint certified renovator from the EPA, Fair Housing and more.
Moderator: Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA). As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and since then had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies. Prior to joining AAGLA, Yukelson served for 12 years as Chief Financial Officer for Premiere Radio Networks, now a subsidiary of I-Heart Media, and then 3 years as Chief Financial Officer for Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved with the development and construction of the Waldorf. Yukelson also served for 6 years as a Planning Commissioner and for 3 years as a Public Works Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills.
