Fair Housing
A Louisiana housing provider may charge a tenant with a disability a refundable pet deposit for a pet (non-service animal), but for a service or assistance animal, the housing provider:
AMay charge a larger deposit due to the animal's presence
BMay not charge any deposit or fee for the assistance animal itself, though they may charge for actual damages caused✓ Correct
CMay require the tenant to carry insurance for the animal
DMay refuse to allow the assistance animal if allergic neighbors complain
Explanation
Under fair housing law, housing providers may not charge deposits or fees for assistance animals (service animals or emotional support animals) because they are not 'pets.' However, landlords may hold tenants financially responsible for actual damage caused by the animal.
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