gumbow719
TUG Member
My last post about this was a year ago when Paradise Realty the management company charged myself and I am sure others with a Disability Service Animals a pet cleaning fee that is not allowed under ADA guidelines. In this past year , management has refused to understand the law and continues to charge a pet cleaning fee.My investigation into other timeshares in OC is ongoing pending my ADA and State filings. I can report that so far ALL of the timeshares that I have contacted to date in OC are compliant in NOT charging any fees, inclusive of pet cleaning fees for a Service Animal..they are somewhat hazy at times on what they can and can not require but are compliant for the most part. Paradise also manages Lighthouse Point Villas and Marlin Cove - Blue Marlin, also Charging pet cleaning fees for Service Animals..even states on their websites..an ADA violation
I might add we have stayed at other timeshares totally 4 in the last year and have Never paid any fees for my Service Animal..They all recognized the ADA guidelines...
MY advice if you have a disability and a Service Dog, call the timeshare ahead and ask the question, "what is your policy concerning Service Animals and are you charging any fees" if they are charging report them to ADA..in the long run with the money they will spend to fight ADA in a losing cause, would have been cheaper to comply with the law.. I hate to turn OC topsy turvy with the ADA, State and Local violations, JUST COMPLY!!
I might add we have stayed at other timeshares totally 4 in the last year and have Never paid any fees for my Service Animal..They all recognized the ADA guidelines...
MY advice if you have a disability and a Service Dog, call the timeshare ahead and ask the question, "what is your policy concerning Service Animals and are you charging any fees" if they are charging report them to ADA..in the long run with the money they will spend to fight ADA in a losing cause, would have been cheaper to comply with the law.. I hate to turn OC topsy turvy with the ADA, State and Local violations, JUST COMPLY!!