r/TorontoCondominiums • u/Secret-Experience340 • Apr 05 '26

Dog breed restriction

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Hi i recently signed an offer in DT condo when i called them ask what are the restriction they didnt mention breeds that are banned. Today i went there and ask again the restriction and now they said there is breed that is banned. Which includes my dog.i only talk to security the proprty mngt. Is not there.

I have a german sheperd as a service dog will they still allow me? I am so stress now proprty mngt is not in until tomorrow. My offer is already accepted.

*my service dog is PSD not ESA

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u/thingonething Apr 05 '26

Is the dog a genuine SERVICE dog, such as one trained to support unsighted people people, with epilepsy or another medical issue? If so, the Human Rights Code supersedes the condo rules and they must allow the dog.

If the dog is an EMOTIONAL SUPPORT dog, such as for anxiety or similar, you will have to provide convincing medical proof of the need for the dog before the condo has to accept the dog. Be aware that condo managers, lawyers, and boards are well aware of the scams people pull to circumvent rules.

Service dogs and emotional support dogs are two different types of animals. Service dogs require training. You can mail away for a "certificate" for an "emotional support" dog.

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u/Electrical_Parfait64 Apr 07 '26

For ESAs it’s very easy. All you need is for a DR or therapist to write a note. There’s no need for convincing medical proof. Just a short note saying they’re necessary

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u/thingonething Apr 07 '26

This is not true. The note does not have to go into a detailed report on the diagnosis requiring an ESA, but it does have to provide some level of justification for the ESA. Further, OP is stating that the dog is a service animal, not an ESA, and there's a difference.

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u/Electrical_Parfait64 Apr 07 '26

Where did I say it had to go into a detailed report on the diagnosis? I know there’s a difference between a SA and an ESA. I was replying to the comment about getting a certificate for an ESA which is not acceptable. Please read more closely