Service Animals in Pet-Free Buildings: Real vs. Fake Disability Claims

July 30, 2014 — It's an issue that's been getting more and more attention since Habitat's 2012 expose of false disability claims and shady "certification" mills unscrupulous pet-owners use in order to scam their way to having dogs in a pet-free building. The New York Times covered the issue in 2013, and a new featurette at BrickUnderground.com encapsulates three do's and don'ts for landlords and co-op and condo boards. No one wants to discriminate, obviously, and likewise no one wants fakers who abuse the system, so take these tips to heart — before your pet-free building goes to the dogs.