Fair Housing
A landlord in Indiana who refuses to accept a service animal for a tenant with a visual impairment because of a no-pets policy is:
AWithin their rights under the no-pets policy
BViolating the Fair Housing Act — service animals are not pets and the landlord must make a reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
CComplying with the ADA only
DPermitted to charge a pet deposit for the service animal
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must make reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities, including allowing service animals and assistance animals regardless of a no-pets policy. Charging a pet deposit for a service animal is also prohibited.
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