Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A landlord allows a cat-free policy but refuses to allow a tenant with a phobia disorder to keep an emotional support animal. This is likely:

ALegal if the no-pets policy applies to everyone equally, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act
BIllegal because emotional support animals may be required as a reasonable accommodation for disabilitiesCorrect
CLegal only if the landlord owns fewer than 4 units, consistent with federal Fair Housing Act protections
DLegal because emotional support animals are not the same as service animals, per standard fair housing compliance practice

Why Illegal because emotional support animals may be required as a reasonable accommodation for disabilities Is Correct

Answer B: Illegal because emotional support animals may be required as a reasonable accommodation for disabilities

Under fair housing law, landlords must make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including allowing emotional support animals even in no-pet buildings. The tenant may need to provide documentation of the disability-related need.

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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