Fair Housing
An Iowa landlord who adds a no-pets policy to a lease but is asked by a tenant with a disability to allow a service animal or emotional support animal must:
AEnforce the no-pets policy uniformly
BProvide a reasonable accommodation allowing the service or emotional support animal unless an undue burden exists✓ Correct
CCharge an additional pet deposit for service animals
DRequire the tenant to get written approval from the IREC
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord must make reasonable accommodations to allow service animals and emotional support animals for tenants with disabilities, even if the lease has a no-pets policy. Charging a pet deposit for a service animal is also prohibited.
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