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Pets maybe prohibited from occupying hotels and motels at the owner's discretion, unless: A. A pet for service, comfort or support which accompanies a person with a disability. B. A pet of an owner/operator who resides on site. If said pet is a dog, then it shall be licensed with the Town of Ayer's Clerk's office annually. C. A pet is approved from the owner/operator to stay because of extenuating circumstances. D. If allowed, a record of the dog's registration, rabies certificate or note from a vet must be kept on file. Registration should be from the last known town of residence.
Ayer, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 380 § 380-9 establishes that hotels and motels may generally ban pets at the property owner's discretion, but carves out specific exceptions. Service, comfort, or support animals accompanying a person with a disability must be permitted. Additionally, pets belonging to an on-site owner or operator are allowed, and any other pet may be admitted if the owner or operator approves due to extenuating circumstances, provided that documentation such as a dog's registration, rabies certificate, or veterinary note is kept on file.
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Under CH. 380 § 380-9, hotel and motel operators in Ayer who choose to restrict pets should be aware that blanket bans cannot extend to service, comfort, or support animals accompanying guests with disabilities. Operators who reside on site and keep a dog are required to maintain a current license with the Town of Ayer's Clerk's office on an annual basis. When any dog is permitted on the premises under an approved exception, compliant operators keep on file the dog's registration from its last known town of residence, a current rabies certificate, or a note from a veterinarian.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 380 § 380-9 provides that guests with disabilities who rely on a service, comfort, or support animal have a recognized exception to any general pet prohibition at Ayer hotels and motels. Guests who believe their animal qualifies under this exception may reference this provision when communicating with a property owner or operator. Those who feel their rights under this section have not been honored may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or a local disability-rights resource for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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