'Three days later, I received eviction papers': Entitled landlord tries to evict California woman with service dog from pet-friendly property because she is scared of it

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Aug 23, 2025 9:00 AM EDT

We get it, not everyone likes dogs. Some people like cats (we can live with this), some people like snakes (this we will never understand), and others prefurr to have no pets at all. Everyone is allowed to have their own preferences, but what you're not allowed to do, is infringe on others' rights to have pets, especially when the "pet" is a medical alert service dog that doesn't even qualify as a pet! These dogs are treated as medical devices and do not act like normal dogs. They don't beg for food, they don't interrupt random strangers - they work, and the work they do is crucial to their owners.

You don't have to like dogs, but you can't use your fear of dogs as an excuse to stop someone else from having them…. and that's exactly what's happening below. A landlord, who is apparently scared of big dogs, is trying to get a California woman with a cardiac-alert service German Shepherd evicted from her pet-friendly property after claiming that her dog did something wrong. Normally, we would be pawsitively furious after hearing about this, but if what the tenant says is true, they're about to win a lawsuit and make a lot of money, so we're not so sad after all. We hope they win, and we hope this entitled landlord gets their just desserts.

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    Got Eviction Papers Because Landlord is Afraid of My Cardiac Alert Service Dog

    Vviction notice and picture of a service dog including 'My landlord taped a letter to my door with a list of false allegations, demanding that I permanently remove my service dog from the property within three days' SERVICE DOG EVICTION NOTICE
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    I live in a luxury apartment community owned by Greystar. The property is pet-friendly, and there are many small dogs (and a few larger ones) on the property. I use a task-trained service dog to manage the challenges of my disease. In the
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    absence of a cure for my illness, my doctor agrees that my service dog is a great addition to my treatment plan. My dog is 19 months old, and has a private professional trainer that we work with twice a week.
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    Dog barks after incident with other dog

    When elevator door opened and someone walked in without looking, blind corners, etc. At no time did I think this barking was acceptable, especially for a service dog. I have taken all the appropriate steps to correct it and it has been almost completely resolved.
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  • Our dog (not a service dog, but we did invest a lot in her training) was also very well-adjusted to dogs, until she had a negative incident with an older, much larger dog. Ever since then, she's not quite as innocent and trusting as she used to be, and she's consistently nervous around bigger dogs. This is one of the things that is hardest to “train out” of a dog.

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    I expected some residents to complain about my dog's barking, but since dogs bark all over the property day and night, I didn't think it would be an issue. When he barked at someone, I always apologized and explained that we were working through a problem. I also let my landlord know about the issue and explained that we were correcting the behavior.
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    Man training German Shepherd
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    On April 17th, I received an email from my landlord saying that she has fielded some complaints and suggested I get a stronger leash (odd suggestion). She uses the terms ESA and Service Dog interchangeably, and was
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    insulted when I gently corrected her. She even suggested that I sue the place that gave me an untrained service dog, and that I get one that can follow the rules. I waited two years to be placed with a service dog, and he is very well-trained. Dogs aren't robots, and he was If he had not recovered from it, he would have had to retire.
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    On April 27th, I received a short email saying "since your dog a cked a resident, it is no longer welcome on property." I was shocked. My dog has never a cked anyone, not even close to it. If a German Shepherd a cks someone, there will be hospital records, Animal Control reports, etc. There is also 24/7 video surveillance in the lobby where the alleged incident was said to have occurred.
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    German Shepherd doing tricks on grass
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    My landlord taped a letter to my door with a list of false allegations, demanding that I permanently remove my service dog from the property within three days. Three days later, I received eviction papers. I feel like I'm the butty of some prank, but this is real.
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  • If everything she's writing is true, she really doesn't have anything to worry about. Yes, it will be a lengthy and tiring process to drag this to court, but if they really have no grounds for trying to evict her, she's going to get a huge payout. 

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    I'm recovering from pneumonia, and have little energy to manage this. I have a in-home caregiver, but helping me with legal research isn't within their job responsibilities. I need my dog to warn me of oncoming cardiac events and without him, I cannot
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    live independently. This is incredibly distressing. I've looked into legal aid organizations but they are maxed out and I need to respond to this immediately.
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    Inte... Disability Rights California may be interested in your case.
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    That-One-Red-Head Greystar is notorious in this industry.
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    - I am a property manager What state are you in? I'd find your local legal aid, and throw in a call to fair housing. They will have a great time making an example out of your on site property manager. As long as your animal has not caused any damage/threatened a person or animal, I, personally, wouldn't remove it. Happy to help you find your local housing office if you want.
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    Huge-Vegetable That judge is gonna tear your landlord apart for wasting everyone's time with this
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    NoDoOversInLife 1d ago • OP, clearly this is an issue that is generating a lot of emotional responses and mis-information. Please continue to seek out legal assistance. Perhaps even a Paralegal might assist you in filing paperwork to contest the eviction process, giving you time to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in Landlord/Tenant conflicts in respect to Evictions and the ADA/FHAA.
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    Tucker88 2d ago Get a lawyer. You will make enough to not have to worry about rent for a while.
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    -3point14159-mp Wish I could help. Sending positive thoughts your way.
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    F stickmaster_flex • 1d ago Greystar. They bought the building I lived in for the last few months I was there and refused to honor the original lease, then refused to pay back my deposit when I left, and sent me a g d n bill for "unpaid rent" because they didn't process my move-out.
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    podsnerd I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Just living normal life with disabilities is often exhausting all by itself, and you shouldn't have to deal with like this. Even if it's an obvious legal win for you, it still takes a lot of
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    energy to fight. If you have an in-person support network, ask for help! This can be with the legal stuff, but it can also be with stuff you normally manage to do on your own but don't have the energy for while dealing with this. I know I'd be happy to come over and cook or do laundry or whatever for a friend in your situation
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    In addition to the resources others have mentioned, if you have a spouse or are someone's legal dependent, they might have access to a legal advice service through their job. It's usually pretty limited, but it's something.
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    Same with an EAP, which might be able to help you find a lawyer even if they can't provide legal advice. And you might also find free resources if there's a law school near you.
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    If you have proof that your landlord received and approved an accomodation request and/or something like a letter of medical necessity, I'd save that information so you have it handy. Good luck with everything!
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    shivmcloud • 1d ago I work for a non-profit law firm and Greystar is notoriously bad. I'm so sorry you are dealing with them.
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    johnnyg883 If this is a genuine trained service dog you have legal rights under the ADA. If It's an untrained "emotional support" dog you may not have any recourse.
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    NopeYupWhat • 1d ago . They can get over it or not rent property. The laws on your side.
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    BearOnALeash . 1d ago I'm not familiar with California law specifically, but most states have a specific process things need to go through in order for someone to be evicted. And it can take months. You really need to get a lawyer of some kind because they will be able to navigate this for you. Because it kind of seems like your management company is trying to rush things and evict you illegally.
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    Pottski 1d ago Go to the media and bring some much unwanted attention onto the company for this awful, illegal, cr I practice.
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    There's nothing an evil company hates more than their reputation being pointed out in public.
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