Why 🐵 UnitedStatesNews-NoOpEd picked: New Washington DC law bans landlords from imposing dog breed restrictions
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Source: theguardian.com
<p>Landlords can no longer refuse pit bulls, rottweilers, dobermans or other breeds considered ‘scary’</p><p>Landlords in Washington DC will no longer be able to refuse a tenant’s dog based on its breed, size or weight, nor can they impose special charges related to these factors.</p><p>At least, that’s what a new law that took effect on Thursday aims to achieve. Animal welfare organizations and animal shelters applauded the legislation, emphasizing the benefits of reducing barriers to pet ownership in the US capital.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/01/washington-dc-landlords-dog-breed-restrictions" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>
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