Fair Housing

Under Ohio law, a landlord who refuses to allow a tenant with a disability to keep an emotional support animal (ESA) in a no-pet building is likely:

AWithin their rights because ESAs are pets
BViolating the Fair Housing Act by refusing a reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
CComplying with fair housing law if the building is owner-occupied
DPermitted to charge a pet deposit for the ESA

Explanation

Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including allowing emotional support animals in no-pet buildings, and cannot charge a pet deposit for ESAs.

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