Jon Davis

Review of Realty Pros Assured

I called about a listing listed with Realty Pros A...

I called about a listing listed with Realty Pros Assured and listed by Thomss Caffrey. I had a question in regards to the pet policy at his listing at 625 Halifax. He told me that they did not allow large dogs. I went on to explain to him that the dog is in training to become a service dog and training will be completed next week. I have a medical concern that would benefit from a service dog. He told me that I would have to get the dog certified in florida by a professional and that none of that online bs service dog certificate stuff would work. He was very short, unprofessional and uneducated. I searched the web to try and find a florida doctor, state program or professional as instructed by Mr. Caffrey that could certify my dog but could not locate anything required by the state of florida for service animal certifacation. I went on to do some more research and found that there are no state schools or state certificates only americans with disabilities rules.
17. Does the ADA require that service animals be certified as service animals?
A. No. Covered entities may not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service animal, as a condition.

I was very interested in this property but decided not to move forward with a purchase on this property due to the conversation I had with Mr. Caffrey. I felt that I would have been discriminated against due to having a service animal. I choose to use another real estate company and will be closing on my new condo next week. I notified the hoa of my service animal and recieved an exemption with no hassle and no "florida certification".