Pets - Service Animals

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                          If you apply for one of our properties FIRST VERIFY THAT PROPERTY ACCEPTS PETS.

                          Then confirm it will accept the type pet you have.  We have a few properties that don't                                allow cats, for example.

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                          Note: While many properties we manage accept pets, there are also many with very strict                            no pet policies.  DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE MAKING APPLICATION.​​​​​

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​Unfortunately, homeowner’s insurance will not allow the following dog breeds, even in our pet-friendly homes. Full breed or mixed breeds of:

1. Akita            2. Alaskan Malamute            3. Doberman Pinscher            4. German Shepherd            5. Pit Bull
            6. Presa Canario          7. Rottweiler          8. Shar-pei          9. American Staffordshire Terrier         

10. Wolf/Dog hybrids          11. Labrador Retriever           12. Any pet 55 pounds or larger

  

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​Any dog known to have vicious tendencies or known to have previously bitten someone is not permitted.

All pets must be neutered or spayed.

Any dog or cat under the age of one year is not allowed.

Ferrets are not allowed.

​All pet reptiles, amphibians, rodents and birds are based on a case by case basis, and require a per pet application fee, along with a pet protection fee per pet.

 

Dog breeds other than those listed above and cats are considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

In the case of questions, the Landlord will make the final determination as to the breed or classification of any animal.

All pets require non-refundable pet fees.

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Service Animals:

Property Management Nashville does accept service animals per current state and federal guidelines. If you have a service animal, you will need to complete an online animal profile, and provide required documentation. There is no application fee for this process. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with, and understand federal and state guidelines. Service and/or emotional support animal documentation must be submitted with your application for verification.

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HUD has issued strict new regulations (2026) regarding animal-related accommodations. 

• Trained Service Dogs: Requests for animals that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks are still deemed "presumptively reasonable". 

• Untrained ESAs: HUD's updated enforcement standard states that housing providers are no longer categorically expected to extend automatic accommodations to untrained ESAs. 

• To prove an emotional support animal (ESA) is legitimate and bypass internet loop-holes, landlords can evaluate the documentation against strict HUD guidelines. Under the law, online registration cards, certificates, and ID badges have no legal standingRequirements for a Valid ESA Letter

  A legitimate document must be a formal letter, updated within the last 12 months, written by a licensed healthcare professional. It must include: 

  • The Provider's Professional Credentials: The letter must display the provider's full name, professional title, and license type (e.g., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, MD). 

  • Active License Number: The letter must state their state license number and the specific state where they are registered. 

  • Clear Connection to Disability: Without sharing confidential medical diagnoses, the letter must clearly state that the tenant has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, and that the animal provides necessary relief. 

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