Fair Housing
Vermont's 'emotional support animal' accommodation in housing differs from a pet in that:
AThey are treated exactly the same as pets
BLandlords may be required to accommodate emotional support animals for tenants with disabilities regardless of no-pet policies✓ Correct
COnly service dogs qualify for accommodation
DEmotional support animals are prohibited in all rental housing
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, emotional support animals (ESAs) prescribed by a mental health professional provide disability-related accommodation. Landlords may be required to allow ESAs despite no-pet policies, though they may request documentation.
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