How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation for Service Animals

Service animals can be essential supports for renters with disabilities, but housing rules and landlord concerns can make a request feel difficult. In Alberta, a tenant may ask for a reasonable accommodation when a disability-related need conflicts with a rental rule, including a no-pets policy. The process usually involves explaining the accommodation needed, providing reliable information about the disability-related requirement, and working with the landlord to find a workable solution. This guide explains how Alberta tenants can make the request, protect their privacy, document communications, and respond if the request is refused. It also identifies the official human rights and tenancy resources available when a housing accommodation dispute cannot be resolved informally.