2021-06-03

The complainant advised he has chronic mental health issues and lives in public housing. He alleged he was not allowed to keep a pet snake in his apartment while other residents were allowed to have pets. 

The respondent public housing provider advised pets were not allowed in the complainant’s apartment unless an exemption had been granted. 

The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the complainant would be granted an exemption allowing him to keep his snake so long as he provided assurances that he would keep the snake in a safe and secure manner.