When should I tell a perspective landlord about my service dog?
As the title suggests, I’m moving and need to get a new lease, when should I tell my perspective landlord/leasing office that I have a service dog?
I’m moving from university housing that had very clear service dog policies/notification procedures and this is my first independent lease, which is further complicated by needing a place quickly and not being able to see places myself prior to signing as I’m over 2,400 miles away.
The building and HOA is not pet-friendly and the place I am most interested in has an independent landlord and not apart of a huge leasing office—although if this doesn’t work out, I’ll likely have to go to a huge leasing company based on the Seattle, WA housing market. I’m at the point where I need to submit a credit and background check with a $50 non-refundable fee, but prior to doing so, should I tell the landlord that I have a service dog or should I wait until after signing a lease? Any advice about how to navigate this situation is greatly appreciated!!