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Has anyone dealt with lease says no pets but ESA rights?

Started by startuplife_19 · Dec 5, 2025 · 829 views · 11 replies
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startuplife_19 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this in New York? I'm not sure what my options are.

lease says no pets but ESA rights. I've been dealing with this for about 4 weeks now and teh situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 1 years. My monthly rent is $4,400. We are on a month-to-month now.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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Justin_W_24

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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CPATaxHelp_29

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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circumstantial_evidence_32

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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throwaway92847_25

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. But yeah, have someone look at your specific situation.

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matt_k_real_24

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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laura.p_3

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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zach_m_33

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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SecurityConsultant_11 Attorney

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably the implied warranty of habitability, which requires showing uninhabitable.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

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deskjockey_21

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. But don't just take my word for it, get real legal advice haha.

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coffee_and_contracts_20

So basically i work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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motion_denied_lol_28

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Standard disclaimer: talk to an actual attorney for your case.