Ep. 50 - Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals – The Differences

Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals – The Differences” was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Daniel Finger, an attorney with Finger and Finger, A Professional Corporation, was the guest. Finger and Finger, which is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State, is Chief Counsel to the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). Daniel Finger was a regular guest on the former radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). This episode marked his third appearance on “Building Knowledge.” Topics discussed during the segment included: 1) The definition of a Service Animal; 2) The definition of an Emotional Support Animal; 3) If there are limits to what types of animals individuals can use for either Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals; 4) If Service Animals, or Emotional Support Animals, are allowed in the workplace. And, if so, if there are guidelines regarding what is allowed in those situations; 5) Some of the things that Boards of Directors of Co-op or Condo Complexes can, and can’t ask for, or ask about, with requests for Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals; 6) What happens in the event of residents having complaints because they don’t like dogs or cats, or they are allergic to dogs or cats.