Fair Housing
A New Hampshire property management company has a 'no pets' policy. A prospective tenant requests an exception for an assistance animal. The company must:
AEnforce the no-pets policy equally for all tenants
BAllow the assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CAllow the animal only if the tenant pays a pet deposit
DDeny the request if the lease says 'no pets'
Explanation
Assistance animals (service animals and emotional support animals) are not 'pets' under fair housing law. Landlords must allow them as a reasonable accommodation for tenants with disabilities, even in no-pet buildings, and may not charge a pet deposit.
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