Fair Housing
A Michigan landlord adds a lease clause stating 'no pets of any kind.' A prospective tenant has a trained service dog. The landlord must:
AEnforce the no-pet policy because it applies equally to everyone
BAllow the service dog as a reasonable accommodation for the tenant's disability✓ Correct
CCharge an additional pet deposit for the service dog
DRequire documentation proving the dog's service animal status before allowing it
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act and ADA, a landlord must allow a service animal (or emotional support animal with proper documentation) as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability, regardless of a no-pet policy.
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