Are landlords obligated to refund non-refundable pet fees if the animal never occupied the premises, according to recent appellate court rulings?
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Are landlords obligated to refund non-refundable pet fees if the animal never occupied the premises, according to recent appellate court rulings?
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- Berning v. Lutheran Hous. Serv. #9 · supremecourt.ohio.gov
- Berning v. Lutheran Hous. Serv. #9 :: 2024 :: Ohio Court of Appeals, Sixth District Decisions :: Ohio Case Law :: Ohio Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia · law.justia.com
- Williams v. Toledo Transformation, L.L.C. :: 2026 :: Ohio Court of Appeals, Sixth District Decisions :: Ohio Case Law :: Ohio Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia · law.justia.com
- Williams v. Toledo Transformation, L.L.C. · supremecourt.ohio.gov
- Code of Virginia Code · law.lis.virginia.gov
- Pet deposit. There is no law prohibiting landlords from charging an upfront fee to tenants who have pets. With the exception of service animals as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landlords have the right to prohibit all or certain pets in the dwelling and on the premises. A pet deposit could be refundable. · dbhds.virginia.gov
- JUDICIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY · vacourts.gov