Fair Housing
A prospective buyer with a guide dog asks to view an Arizona rental property with a 'no pets' policy. Under fair housing law:
AThe landlord may deny access since the no-pets policy applies to all animals
BThe landlord must allow the guide dog as a reasonable accommodation for a disability✓ Correct
CThe buyer must provide veterinary records before the landlord must comply
DThe landlord may charge an additional pet deposit for the guide dog
Explanation
A guide dog (or other service animal/emotional support animal) used by a person with a disability is not a 'pet' under fair housing law. The landlord must allow the animal as a reasonable accommodation and cannot charge an additional pet deposit.
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