Fair Housing
A Delaware landlord refuses to rent to a person because their disability causes them to use a service animal. The landlord has a strict no-pet policy. This action is:
ALegal because pets are not protected under fair housing
BIllegal because the landlord must provide reasonable accommodation for the service animal✓ Correct
CLegal in buildings with fewer than 4 units
DLegal if the landlord's no-pet policy was established before 2010
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including waiving no-pet policies for service animals and emotional support animals. Refusing is illegal discrimination based on disability.
Related Delaware Fair Housing Questions
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies primarily to:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, what is required when advertising a Delaware property for sale?
- What is an 'accessible route' in the context of ADA compliance for Delaware commercial real estate?
- What is a 'restrictive covenant based on race or religion' and what is its legal status today?
- In Delaware, which protected class was added by the Matthew Shepard Act and similar legislation?
- Which type of housing is exempt from the familial status provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act?
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to which type of real property in Delaware?
- Redlining is the illegal practice of:
Practice More Delaware Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Delaware Quiz →