Fair Housing
A Wisconsin landlord who refuses to allow a tenant to have an assistance animal because the building has a 'no pets' policy is:
AWithin their rights under the lease
BLikely violating the Fair Housing Act — an assistance animal is not a 'pet' and the tenant may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
CComplying with Wisconsin state law
DOnly violating local ordinances
Explanation
An assistance animal (including emotional support animals) is not a pet and is protected under the Fair Housing Act as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability; 'no pet' policies must yield to this accommodation request.
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