Muffy's question on dogs . . .

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Muffy - Animals and renting are always a big issue in the law. What your

landlord has done is grandfather in those who have dogs already since he

probably has some type of clause or notation in their contracts that allowed

them to have those dogs. Since you do not already have a dog it would be

difficult to " force " the landlord to allow you to get one unless there

was/is a clause or notation in your contract about having animals. If there

is you can get one but you run the risk of alienating your landlord and if

you are on a year to year contract he has the right not to renew. You may

be best to do as Fraggle stated and talk to him. Tell him you have already

adopted one but it was not ready to come home, etc. (in training, getting

fixed or whatever) and now you have learned about the change in policy and

try to work out a solution. Since he already has tenants with dogs he may

work with you.