Fair Housing
Iowa landlords may ask a prospective tenant with a disability for documentation of their disability-related need for an accommodation or modification when:
AThe disability and need are not obvious or already known to the landlord✓ Correct
BAlways, regardless of whether the disability is obvious
COnly for emotional support animals, not physical disabilities
DNever, as any inquiry about disability is prohibited
Explanation
When a disability is not obvious or already known and the disability-related need for an accommodation is not apparent, Iowa landlords may request reliable documentation (such as a letter from a healthcare provider) confirming the disability-related need. They may not demand extensive medical records.
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