Fair Housing

A NH property manager may ask a person who claims a disability if their assistance animal is required due to a disability when:

AThe disability and need for the animal are not apparent or known✓ Correct
BAlways, regardless of whether the disability is obvious
COnly for service dogs, not emotional support animals
DNever — any inquiry is illegal

Explanation

When the disability and need for the assistance animal are not obvious, HUD guidance allows a housing provider to ask: (1) whether the person has a disability, and (2) whether the animal is needed because of the disability. Detailed medical records may not be demanded.

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