Fair Housing
A Connecticut landlord has a 'no pets' policy. A tenant with a physical disability requests permission to keep a service dog. The landlord must:
ADeny the request because the lease prohibits pets
BGrant a reasonable accommodation and allow the service dog without a pet deposit✓ Correct
CAllow the service dog only if the tenant pays a higher security deposit
DRequire the tenant to obtain liability insurance for the dog
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act and Connecticut law, a landlord must provide a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability. Allowing a service or assistance animal despite a 'no pets' policy is a required reasonable accommodation.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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