Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, an apartment community that has a strict 'no pets' policy must make an exception for:
AAll pets if the community allows any exceptions
BAssistance animals (service animals and emotional support animals) needed by persons with disabilities✓ Correct
CCats only, not dogs
DAnimals owned by senior residents only
Explanation
Fair Housing Act reasonable accommodation requirements mandate that housing providers allow assistance animals needed by persons with disabilities, even if the property has a no-pets policy. This includes service animals and emotional support animals.
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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.
Community PropertyIn community property states, most property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses, regardless of who paid for it.
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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