RDRS-DT-01 · Defined Term 28

Applicable Law

The law in force where the residence operates; the standard runs above it and is read subject to fair-housing, assistance-animal, and tenancy law.

Definition

The law in force where the residence operates; the standard runs above it and is read subject to fair-housing, assistance-animal, and tenancy law.

Part of the Roch Dog Residence Standard (RDRS-01) · Published by Roch Dog

The law in force where the residence operates, including housing, tenancy, consumer, animal welfare, public health, and anti-discrimination law.

The standard operates above and independently of applicable law, does not alter any statutory right or obligation, and is read subject to fair-housing, assistance-animal, and tenancy law.

Roch Interpretation

The standard sits above the law and never overrides it. Where local law gives someone a right, that right stands, and the standard is read in light of it.

Examples

Compliant A provider meets the standard's terms while fully honouring local tenancy and fair-housing law.
Not compliant A provider treats the standard as a reason to ignore a statutory tenant right, which the standard never permits.
Published by Roch Dog Inc RDRS-DT-01 · Last updated 2026-05-23