Fair Housing
Under Massachusetts fair housing law, a 'service animal' must be:
ACertified by a licensed organization
BAn animal trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability—documentation may be requested but not required for obvious disabilities✓ Correct
CA dog only
DRegistered with the Massachusetts Division of Animal Health
Explanation
Under fair housing law, a service animal is trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability. Landlords may request documentation for non-obvious disabilities but cannot require certification or registration from a specific organization.
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