Fair Housing
Vermont's fair housing law protects persons with disabilities who use 'emotional support animals' (ESAs) in housing by:
AAllowing ESAs only in commercial buildings
BRequiring landlords to allow ESAs as reasonable accommodations in housing, even with no-pet policies, when properly documented✓ Correct
CLimiting ESA accommodation to guide dogs only
DRequiring the ESA to be certified by a Vermont state agency
Explanation
Under fair housing law, emotional support animals (ESAs) qualify as reasonable accommodations for persons with qualifying disabilities in housing, even if the property has a no-pet policy. Landlords may request documentation of the disability-related need from a qualified professional, but cannot demand excessive documentation.
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