Fair Housing

In Tennessee, a landlord who charges a higher security deposit to a tenant because the tenant has a guide dog (service animal) is:

AActing legally because service animals can cause damage
BViolating the Fair Housing Act — landlords may not charge extra deposits for service animals✓ Correct
CPermitted to do so for service animals but not emotional support animals
DActing appropriately under URLTA

Explanation

Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords may not charge additional deposits or fees for assistance animals (service animals or emotional support animals). The tenant is still responsible for damage caused by the animal.

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