Fair Housing
In Rhode Island, a landlord's 'no pets' policy is challenged by a tenant with a disability who needs an emotional support animal. The landlord must:
AEnforce the no pets policy universally
BMake a reasonable accommodation exception to the no pets policy for the tenant's disability-related need for the emotional support animal✓ Correct
CAllow the animal only during business hours
DCharge a significantly higher deposit for the accommodation
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord must make reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities. An emotional support animal is not a 'pet' under fair housing law, and a no-pets policy must be waived as a reasonable accommodation.
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