Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which statement about 'service animals' is accurate?
AOnly dogs can be service animals
BLandlords must allow service animals and assistance animals as a reasonable accommodation, even in no-pet properties✓ Correct
CService animal owners must pay a pet deposit
DService animals are only permitted in owner-occupied housing
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations for assistance/service animals used by persons with disabilities, including in no-pet properties. No pet deposit may be charged.
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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.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
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.
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