Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

Under Alaska fair housing law, which of the following is considered a 'reasonable accommodation' for a person with a disability?

ABuilding an addition to a rental unit at the landlord's expense
BAllowing a service animal in a no-pets buildingCorrect
CWaiving all rent payments for a disabled tenant
DProviding a dedicated parking space regardless of building layout

Why Allowing a service animal in a no-pets building Is Correct

Answer B: Allowing a service animal in a no-pets building

Allowing a service animal (or emotional support animal with proper documentation) in a no-pets building is a classic example of a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act. The landlord is not required to provide the accommodation if it would impose an undue hardship.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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