Fair Housing

A Florida apartment owner refuses to allow a guide dog in a no-pet building for a blind applicant. This action most likely violates:

AFlorida building codes only

BThe Fair Housing Act — disability accommodation for service animals✓ Correct

CThe Americans with Disabilities Act only

DNo law, since a no-pet policy is a valid lease term

Explanation

Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must allow assistance animals (including service animals and emotional support animals) as a reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities, even in no-pet buildings.

Related Florida Fair Housing Questions

A Florida property manager refuses to process an ADA accommodation request from a tenant with a visual impairment who wants to install a guide rail in the hallway. This refusal is:
A Florida apartment complex has a rule that children under 12 must be supervised by an adult in all common areas at all times. This rule is:
A Florida property manager asks prospective tenants during a screening interview 'Do you have any children?' This question:
Under the Fair Housing Act, a Florida landlord who refuses to allow a tenant with multiple sclerosis to install grab bars in the bathroom is:
A Florida real estate broker refuses to show properties in a flood-prone neighborhood to clients without disclosing their reason. The clients later discover the broker's motivation was to protect them from properties the broker personally considered 'bad investments.' This practice:
A Florida developer's new luxury condominium is designed with no accessibility features (no ramps, no accessible parking, non-accessible doorways). For buildings with more than 4 units built after 1991, this may violate:
A Florida insurance company charges higher homeowners insurance rates for homes in predominantly minority neighborhoods with no actuarial basis. This is called:
A Florida real estate firm agrees with other local firms to not solicit listings in certain neighborhoods where minority families have recently moved in. This practice is:

Practice More Florida Real Estate Questions

1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free Florida Quiz →