An Introduction to Litigating Animal-Related Issues in New York Housing

This program, presented by animal law attorney Peggy Collen, will cover relevant statutes and case law to assist practitioners represent clients with animal-related issues in rental apartments, coops, and condos.

Topics to be discussed include the New York City “Pet Law” three-month rule, six-year statute of limitation, nuisance cases, and New York City, New York State, and Federal human rights laws regulating service animal/emotional support reasonable accommodation claims.

Learning Objectives:

1. Defend clients who face eviction due to animal-related issues
2. Acquire the tools to advise clients who are breaching the “no pet clause” in their lease agreement
3. Assist clients who are facing eviction due to animal nuisance claims, such as allegations of client’s dog’s excessive barking
4. Protect your client’s emotional support/service animal. The animal is not a pet and your client needs a reasonable accommodation