Fair Housing
A Minnesota landlord refuses to show an apartment to a prospective tenant who arrived with their service animal. Under the Fair Housing Act:
AThe landlord can refuse since pets are not allowed in the building
BService animals are not pets - the landlord must accommodate the service animal✓ Correct
COnly guide dogs for the blind are protected under fair housing
DThe landlord can require medical certification before allowing the service animal
Explanation
Service animals are not pets and must be accommodated under the Fair Housing Act as assistance animals for persons with disabilities. A no-pets policy does not apply to service animals or emotional support animals.
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