Fair Housing
A Florida landlord adds a 'no pets' clause to a lease. A prospective tenant with a disability requests an exception for their emotional support animal (ESA). Under the Fair Housing Act, the landlord must:
AEnforce the no-pet policy uniformly
BProvide a reasonable accommodation by allowing the ESA if verified✓ Correct
CCharge a pet deposit for the ESA
DRequire the ESA to be a certified service animal only
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including allowing emotional support animals despite a no-pet policy, if the disability and need are verified. No pet deposit can be charged for an ESA.
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