Paletz Law

10/10/2026

Why Should Staff Handle ESA Requests Carefully?

Property owners should establish clear procedures for emotional support animal requests and require every request to be submitted in writing. Proper staff training can help prevent unintended responses that may create legal liability under fair housing requirements.

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10/09/2026

Why Should Staff Be Trained on ESA Requests?

Housing providers should establish a clear process for handling accommodation requests and require them to be submitted in writing. Proper staff training helps prevent inconsistent responses that could create legal risks and ensures requests are handled through the appropriate procedures.

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10/09/2026

Toledo tenant protections should be more aligned with the local economy rather than attacking landlords expecting rent to be paid.
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Eviction filings in Toledo have reached their highest monthly level in more than six years, according to data from Princeton University’s Eviction Lab. ...

10/09/2026

What Makes An Emotional Support Animal?

An emotional support animal is recognized for providing comfort or therapeutic support to a person dealing with certain mental or emotional conditions, without requiring specialized training. This differs from a service animal, which is individually trained to perform specific tasks related to a disability.

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10/08/2026

Can Landlords Restrict Pets in Rentals?

Landlords can generally set rules that limit or prohibit pets in rental properties, especially in single family homes where property damage is a concern. In multifamily housing, pet policies often depend on whether allowing animals is considered a valuable feature for attracting renters.

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10/08/2026

The perpetually increasing DTE utility rates in Michigan are raising the cost of homeownership AND rental properties.
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DTE Announces Another New Rate Case Hours After MPSC Approves $74.52 Million Gas Hike

10/08/2026

A quick denial can turn one animal request into a bigger fair housing issue. Matthew Paletz says landlords should ask for the request in writing and follow a clear process.

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10/07/2026

How Is HUD Changing ESA Rules?

Recent HUD guidance has increased attention on emotional support animal requests and concerns about misuse in housing. Property owners are watching closely as the updated approach may affect pet fees, accommodation requests, and the balance between tenant rights and property management.

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10/07/2026

Manufactured homes are giving seniors the option to find homes more suitable to their evolving lifestyle.
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Senior living occupancy has climbed above 90%, and new construction is nowhere close to keeping pace. Modular and factory-built housing could provide a solution, according to Frank Cassidy, senior managing director in senior housing at commercial real estate finance and advisory firm Walker & Dunlop...

10/07/2026

Can Landlords Enforce Breed Restrictions?

Property owners may consider breed restrictions, but local laws and fair housing concerns can affect whether those policies are allowed. Careful review of local regulations and a thoughtful risk assessment are important before putting any breed specific rules in place.

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