Operative Text
It is a class A nonperson misdemeanor for any person to: (a) Represent that such person has the right to be accompanied by an assistance dog in or upon any place listed in K.S.A. 39-1101, and amendments thereto, or that such person has a right to be accompanied by a professional therapy dog in or upon any place listed in K.S.A. 39-1110, and amendments thereto, unless such person has the right to be accompanied in or upon such place by such dog pursuant to this act; or (b) represent that such person has a disability for the purpose of acquiring an assistance dog unless such person has such disability.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39-1112 makes it a class A nonperson misdemeanor to falsely represent a right to be accompanied by an assistance dog in or upon any place listed in K.S.A. 39-1101, or by a professional therapy dog in or upon any place listed in K.S.A. 39-1110, and to falsely claim a disability in order to acquire an assistance dog. It does not restrict people who genuinely have those rights. The section refers to the places listed in K.S.A. 39-1101 and 39-1110 and does not itself mention rental housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39-1112 makes it a class A nonperson misdemeanor to falsely represent a right to be accompanied by an assistance dog in or upon a place listed in § 39-1101 (or by a professional therapy dog in a place listed in § 39-1110), or to falsely claim a disability to acquire an assistance dog. The section refers to those listed places and does not itself mention rental housing, so whether it applies to a tenant's request is not settled by its text. It does not authorize a housing provider to refuse a request on its own; the housing rights are in §§ 39-1102, 39-1107 and 39-1108.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 39-1112 is aimed at false claims: it penalizes falsely representing a right to be accompanied by an assistance dog (or professional therapy dog) in the places listed in §§ 39-1101 and 39-1110, and falsely claiming a disability to acquire an assistance dog. It does not restrict people who genuinely have those rights, and the section does not itself mention rental housing. A disability-rights organization or legal aid provider can advise on how it applies to a specific housing situation.
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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