Fair Housing
An Iowa landlord's lease has a 'no pets' policy. A prospective tenant with a visual impairment uses a guide dog. The landlord must:
AEnforce the no-pets policy consistently
BAllow the guide dog as a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CCharge a pet deposit for the guide dog
DOnly allow the guide dog if the tenant pays extra rent
Explanation
Service animals and assistance animals for persons with disabilities are not pets under fair housing law. A landlord must provide a reasonable accommodation by allowing the guide dog without charging a pet fee.
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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.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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.
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