Legal Speaking Presentation Concerning Companion Animals in New York City
Landlord/Tenant Issues; Guardianships, Wills, Trusts and Estates for Companion Pets.
(PRWEB) July 13, 2006 -- A legal speaking presentation will soon take place concerning companion animals in New York City.
Saturday, Aug. 12
Karen Copeland, ESQ.
"Keep that Bird/Animal"
Knowledge of the law can help tenants with birds keep their apartments even with a "no pet" clause.There are two types of defenses to keeping an animal in NYC rental, cooperative, or condominium housing. One is the New York City Pet Law, which says if you have a pet or pet and the landlord fails to commence an action within three months of gaining knowledge of the pet, any " no pet clause" in the lease is deemed waived. Another type of defense is provided by the Fair Housing Act, which gives a tenant with any mental or physical impairment the right to a reasonable accommodation which can include non-enforcement of a rule such as a "no pet" clause. NYC renters may also be subject to complaints of nuisance if they can be proven to be a "substantial interference with the comfort and safety of other tenants.
Frances Carlisle, ESQ.
"Estate Planning for the Care of Companion Animals"
Frances Carlisle is a trusts and estates attorney practicing in New York City. Her estate planning work for clients includes the preparation of wills and trusts, including trusts for animals. Ms. Carlisle has a B. A. from Barnard College, an M. S. from Columbia University and a J. D. from the University of California at Davis. She is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, Florida and California. She is member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York’s Committee on Legal Issues pertaining to Animals, and the American Bar Association’s Animal Law Committee. She on the boards of several charities which help animals including Legal Action for Animals and The Toby Fund. She has written articles and is a frequent lecturer on the topic of estate planning. She has appeared on various television shows to discuss the importance of estate planning to provide for the continuing care of companion animals.
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Location: 242 E. 53 Street, New York, NY
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