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We are a 300 unit co-op that has many sponsor-owned units with rent stabilize longtime tenants. I'm on the board and just heard that our president approached a tenant who has a therapy dog, and has had it for over 10 years, and he got very aggressive with her-demanded to see proof dog was a therapy dog etc. He wants us to take action, but as we understand it, a tenant is not under the Board's jurisdiction, and the dog is long past the 90 day period where the sponsor could have done anything. I am afraid the board is going to get involved in expensive litigation at the behest of the president and that we can;t win. Any advice? The dog is tiny and presents no problems to any neighbors. Are we heading down a slippery slope?
Call the Office of the Human Rights tell them your problem and make an appointment to meet with their attorney. Make sure you have a doctor's note verifying that you indeed have a medical problem. Also, register your dog with the Board of Health for your dog to become a service dog, they too require a medical history of your disability. Good luck.
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The board president himself can take no action -- it has to be the decision of the majority of the board. If he acts unilaterally, he's exceeding his authority. And if he authorizes expenditures without approval of the board majority, he can be removed from official for not acting in the best fiduciary interest of the corporation. Contact the other board members with your concern.
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