Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is TRUE about 'service animals' vs. 'emotional support animals'?
AOnly service animals (ADA-defined) receive fair housing protections
BBoth service animals and emotional support animals are 'assistance animals' under the Fair Housing Act and require reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
CEmotional support animals have no protection under any federal law
DLandlords may charge a pet deposit for both service and emotional support animals
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'assistance animals' include both ADA-recognized service animals and emotional support animals. Both require reasonable accommodation.
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