Christina Hayes informed management at her Sherwood apartment complex that she was going to move a companion animal in and asked that the $650 pet deposit fee and $25 monthly pet fee be waived.

A lawsuit filed Thursday claims that management said “no,” even though Hayes told them she needed the animal for her disability.

The lawsuit, which seeks at least $10,000 from the Starcrest Manor apartments for alleged violations of fair housing laws, serves as a reminder that strict rules exist about tenants with disabilities and service animals.

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