Fair Housing
A Vermont landlord who has a 'no pets' policy makes an exception for a tenant's certified guide dog. This exception is:
AA violation of the landlord's policy that can be enforced against the tenant
BRequired as a reasonable accommodation under fair housing law for a person with a disability✓ Correct
COptional for the landlord at their discretion
DOnly required if the tenant pays an extra deposit
Explanation
Fair housing law requires landlords to allow guide dogs and other assistance animals as a reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities, even if the property has a 'no pets' policy. Assistance animals are not considered 'pets' under fair housing law.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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