Fair Housing
Under Oregon fair housing law, a landlord who refuses to allow a tenant with a disability to have a support animal in a no-pets building is likely:
AWithin their rights if their no-pets policy is applied consistently
BViolating fair housing law by refusing a reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
CComplying with Oregon law since animals are not covered
DProtected if the animal is not a certified service animal
Explanation
Oregon and federal fair housing laws require landlords to make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including allowing emotional support animals or assistance animals in no-pets properties. This applies even if the animal is not a trained service animal. Landlords may request documentation of disability-related need but cannot refuse outright.
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