Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

An Arizona rental property owner who excludes assistance animals from their 'no pets' policy is:

AProtecting their legitimate property rights as a landlord, since a no-pet policy in a written lease is a standard enforceable business practice under Arizona landlord-tenant law
BPotentially violating the Fair Housing Act unless the animal's owner cannot demonstrate a disability-related needCorrect
CComplying with the Fair Housing Act since service animals and emotional support animals are classified as pets and may be prohibited under a properly drafted no-pet policy
DActing in full compliance with Arizona state law, which does not require any residential landlord to accommodate assistance animals beyond what the federal FHA mandates

Why Potentially violating the Fair Housing Act unless the animal's owner cannot demonstrate a disability-related need Is Correct

Answer B: Potentially violating the Fair Housing Act unless the animal's owner cannot demonstrate a disability-related need

Assistance animals (service animals and emotional support animals) are not considered 'pets' under the Fair Housing Act. Excluding them from housing violates the FHA's reasonable accommodation requirement for persons with disabilities.

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.

Key Fair Housing Terms in This Question

People Also Study

Study This Topic

Practice More Arizona Real Estate Questions

1,400+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free Arizona Quiz →