Fair Housing
Under Illinois law, can a landlord charge a higher security deposit to a disabled tenant for assistance animals?
AYes, landlords can charge extra for pets, including assistance animals
BNo, landlords cannot charge additional deposits or fees for service animals or emotional support animals as a reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
CYes, but only up to one additional month's rent
DOnly if the assistance animal is over 50 pounds
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act and Illinois Human Rights Act, a landlord cannot charge additional deposits, fees, or rent for a service animal or emotional support animal (assistance animal) used by a disabled person as a reasonable accommodation. Assistance animals are not 'pets'—they are accommodations for a disability.
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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.
Net Operating Income (NOI)The annual income generated by an income-producing property after subtracting operating expenses, but before debt service.
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.
Deed of TrustA security instrument used in many states instead of a mortgage, involving three parties: borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee.
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