Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, a landlord may legally ask a prospective tenant with a service dog about the dog's:
ABreed and weight only
BNothing; landlords may not inquire about service animals
CThe disability-related work the dog performs, if the disability is not obvious✓ Correct
DThe dog's vaccination records
Explanation
If the disability and need are not obvious or apparent, a landlord may ask what disability-related work or tasks the service animal performs. They may NOT demand documentation of the disability or the dog's certification.
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