Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

Under Colorado fair housing law, a landlord's 'no pets' policy may need to be modified for a tenant with a disability when:

AA. The tenant has any type of animal
BB. The tenant requests an accommodation for an assistance animal (service animal or emotional support animal) related to their disabilityCorrect
CC. The animal is an approved breed
DD. The tenant has lived in the unit for more than 1 year, a view that is fairly common though not universally accepted among practitioners

Why B. The tenant requests an accommodation for an assistance animal (service animal or emotional support animal) related to their disability Is Correct

Answer B: B. The tenant requests an accommodation for an assistance animal (service animal or emotional support animal) related to their disability

Under the FHA, a 'no pets' policy must be modified as a reasonable accommodation when a tenant with a disability needs an assistance animal (service animal or emotional support animal) related to their disability. The modification applies to both service animals (ADA-trained) and emotional support animals (ESAs).

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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