Fair Housing
A North Dakota landlord's 'no pets' policy that makes an exception for disability-related service animals is:
AUnfair to other tenants and legally problematic
BRequired by fair housing law; service animals must be accommodated as a reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
COnly required for guide dogs for the blind
DOptional and at the landlord's discretion
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must allow service animals and emotional support animals as reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities, even in no-pet buildings. The landlord can verify the disability-related need but cannot charge pet fees for service animals.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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