Fair Housing
What is the Fair Housing Act's position on assistance animals?
AOnly ADA-recognized service dogs are permitted
BLandlords must allow assistance animals as reasonable accommodations for disabled persons despite no-pet policies✓ Correct
CAssistance animals are only permitted in public housing
DLandlords may charge pet deposits for assistance animals
Explanation
Under the FHA, assistance animals (including emotional support animals) are reasonable accommodations for disabled persons. Landlords must allow them despite no-pet policies and may not charge pet deposits or pet fees for assistance animals.
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