Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a reasonable accommodation for a person with a mental disability might include:
AWaiving late rent fees for any tenant
BAllowing an emotional support animal despite a no-pets policy✓ Correct
CReducing rent by 50% for all disabled tenants
DReserving the best parking space for all tenants
Explanation
Allowing an emotional support animal as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a documented mental disability — despite a no-pets policy — is required under the Fair Housing Act. The tenant may be required to provide documentation of the disability-related need.
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