Landlords that rent out their property have decisions to make. Do they want pets allowed in the rental? Do they want to provide the furniture? Should they allow smoking?

Domestic abuse has become a prevalent issue around the nation. It accounts for 1/5th of violent crimes and it’s typically taking place in a victim’s home.

As a landlord, do you know the laws regarding assistance animals? When you have a tenant renting from you that requires the medical need to have an animal, you need to be aware of your tenant’s rights and what federal and state laws say about the situation. Here is what landlords should know about this type of situation.