If the person with the disability can't take care of the animal themselves, then they must provide the means for someone else to take care of the animal on their behalf.If the animal poses a threat to persons or property, we can deny the animal.

EU economics for Spain are the biggest threat to Spain. 

Given the info we have so far, I am inclined to think the neighbor is the issue and the "or else something bad will happen" reply seems like a threat of taking action. 

Background .....I have some 3 family buildings in the Weehawken/Hoboken NJ market and under threat of divorce my wife has spoken, 'if we buy another house it needs to be a shore house.'  

If the animal poses a direct threat to the safety of others, you do not need to accept it.

I can remember dozens of times where a slip and fall or other incident resulted in requests or threats for compensation but ultimately nothing being pursued legally.

I've worked with & for the public for years and have heard more threats of suits than I can count.

The original roommate has caused much disruption here, between her alcoholism and related violent outbursts, to her drug use and threats, including calling the local police multiple times for a variety ridiculous things, all of which is documented, and more than once was told by the police she was becoming a habitual caller and a nuisance, then threatened with arrest.

People will invariably provide much more information about their situation to someone in person that they can make judgments about perceived threats  on than a stranger over the phone.

There is no imminent threat like foreclosure.