Hayward is the author of the pocket guide to working with
deaf dogs titled, A Deaf Dog Joins the Family: Training, Education, and Communication for a Smooth Transition.
titled «Denial or termination of tenancy because of guide, signal or service
dog» states that «A landlord shall not deny or terminate a tenancy to a blind,
deaf, or physically handicapped person because of the guide, signal, or service
dog of such person unless such
dogs are specifically prohibited in the rental agreement entered into prior to November 1, 1985.»
(b) Individuals who are blind or otherwise visually impaired and persons licensed to train guide
dogs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired pursuant to Chapter 9.5 (commencing with Section 7200) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code or as defined in regulations implementing
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101 - 336), [FN1] and individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing and persons authorized to train signal
dogs for individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing, and individuals with a disability and persons who are authorized to train service
dogs for the individuals with a disability may take
dogs, for the purpose of training them as guide
dogs, signal
dogs, or service
dogs in any of the places specified in Section 54.1 without being required to pay an extra charge or security deposit for the guide
dog, signal
dog, or service
dog.