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§1952. Definitions As used in this Chapter: (1) "Housing accommodations" means any immovable property, or portion thereof, which is used or occupied or is intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied as the home, residence, or sleeping place of one or more human beings, but shall not include any single family residence the occupants of which rent, lease, or furnish for compensation not more than one room therein. (2) "Person with a disability" means a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities and who has a record of such impairment or who is regarded as having such an impairment, including military veterans with traumatic brain injury or post traumatic stress disorder. (3) "Service dog" means a dog who has been trained or is being trained to do work or perform a task for a person with a disability. "Service dog" refers to a dog trained as any of the following: (a) A hearing dog. (b) A guide dog. (c) A seizure alert dog. (d) A mobility dog. (e) An autism service dog. (f) A dog providing assistance during a medical crisis. (g) A service dog providing assistance to persons, including veterans with traumatic brain injury or post traumatic stress disorder.
La. R.S. § 46:1952 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the rest of the chapter on housing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Under this provision, 'housing accommodations' covers most residential properties but excludes single-family homes where occupants rent out no more than one room. The section also defines who qualifies as a 'person with a disability' and enumerates the types of trained or in-training dogs that count as 'service dogs,' explicitly including dogs assisting veterans with traumatic brain injury or PTSD.
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Property owners and managers should understand that La. R.S. § 46:1952 sets the scope of who and what is covered under this chapter's protections. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with the definition of 'housing accommodations' to determine whether their properties fall within the chapter's reach, and they recognize the broad definition of 'person with a disability,' which includes veterans with TBI or PTSD. Operators also take note of the enumerated service dog categories, as these definitions inform how accommodation requests involving service animals are evaluated under the broader chapter.
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La. R.S. § 46:1952 provides the definitional framework that underpins tenant protections in this chapter, including who qualifies as a person with a disability and what animals are recognized as service dogs. Tenants who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity—or who are regarded as having such an impairment—may fall within the chapter's protections, as may veterans with traumatic brain injury or PTSD. Those who believe their housing situation or disability status is covered by these definitions may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the broader chapter's protections apply to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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