Fair Housing
A Connecticut landlord wants to charge a higher security deposit to a tenant with a service dog, arguing the dog may cause damage. This is:
APermitted because pet deposits are standard practice
BA violation of fair housing law — service animals are not pets and no extra deposit can be charged✓ Correct
CPermitted only if the landlord charges all tenants a standard pet deposit
DPermitted for security dogs but not guide dogs
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act and ADA, service animals and emotional support animals are not pets. Landlords may not charge additional deposits, fees, or pet rent for service animals or assistance animals.
Related Connecticut Fair Housing Questions
- A Connecticut landlord requires all applicants to have a credit score of at least 700. If this policy has a statistically disparate impact on minority applicants:
- A Connecticut homeowner sells their single-family home without using a real estate broker. Under the Fair Housing Act, this homeowner:
- A Connecticut tenant files a fair housing complaint with CHRO (Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities). The respondent argues the complaint is time-barred. The time limit to file a CHRO complaint is:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, a condominium association that prohibits all residents from having children is:
- Under Connecticut fair housing law, a property owner who refuses to sell to a buyer because of the buyer's disability is subject to:
- A Connecticut real estate agent posts a property listing that emphasizes the listing is within walking distance of a church and describes the neighborhood as having 'wonderful community values.' A fair housing organization might view this advertising as:
- A Connecticut landlord has a 'no felony conviction' tenant screening policy. A fair housing organization argues this policy has a disparate impact on applicants of a certain race. Under the disparate impact theory:
- Under Connecticut fair housing law, a real estate licensee who knowingly participates in discriminatory housing practices may face:
Practice More Connecticut Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Connecticut Quiz →