Fair Housing
A Virginia landlord refuses to allow a tenant with a disability to have an emotional support animal despite the building's no-pets policy. This likely violates:
AThe Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act only
BThe Fair Housing Act's reasonable accommodation requirements✓ Correct
CThe Americans with Disabilities Act only
DNo law, as landlords may set pet policies freely
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord must make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including allowing assistance animals (emotional support animals and service animals) despite a no-pets policy.
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