Fair Housing
An 'emotional support animal' differs from a 'service animal' in that:
AEmotional support animals have no legal protections in housing
BEmotional support animals provide therapeutic benefit through companionship and are protected under the Fair Housing Act but not the ADA in public places✓ Correct
CService animals are only allowed in commercial buildings
DEmotional support animals must be certified by a veterinarian
Explanation
Service animals (trained to perform specific tasks) are protected under the ADA in public places and the FHA in housing. Emotional support animals are protected only in housing under the FHA as a reasonable accommodation for a disability.
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