D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5771

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 14-5771 - SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE ANIMALS

5771.1

Participants in DCHA programs, including RAD/PBV projects, with disabilities are permitted to have service or assistance animals, if such animals are necessary as a reasonable accommodation for their disabilities. RAD/PBV participants or applicants, who need a service or assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation must request the accommodation in accordance with the reasonable accommodation policy set forth in this chapter.

5771.2

Residents who have a service or assistance animal residing with them at any DCHA-owned property prior to May 1, 2005, must file a request for a reasonable accommodation and otherwise comply with the requirements in this Chapter prior to July 1, 2005.

5771.3

Participants at any PBV/RAD property who are approved to have a service or assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation may keep the animal provided they comply with the following requirements:

(a) Register the animal with the property manager;

(b) Update the registration for the animal annually;

(c) Provide proof the animal has been vaccinated in accordance with applicable local law;

(d) Execute a lease addendum providing for the proper care and maintenance of the animal and the unit occupied by the animal in accordance with the RAD/PBV project rules; and

(e) Continuously provide the proper maintenance and care for the animal and assure that the animal does not otherwise impair the peaceful enjoyment of the property by other residents.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5771

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 12956 (12/22/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 6831 (6/7/2019)