Questions tagged [reasonable accommodation]
Can landlords refuse to rent to someone with a service dog?
Category: Service Dogs
Landlords generally cannot refuse to rent to someone with a service dog due to federal laws protecting individuals with disabilities. Under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs are considered necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities...
What are the legal requirements for emotional support animals in housing under the Fair Housing Act?
Category: Legal Rights
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law in the United States that protects individuals from discrimination in housing based on several factors, including disability. Emotional support animals (ESAs) are considered a reasonable accommodation under the FHA, which means landlords and housing provid...
Can housing providers impose breed restrictions on service or emotional support animals?
Category: Legal Rights
Housing providers, including landlords and property managers, often have policies regarding pets, including breed restrictions. However, when it comes to service animals and emotional support animals (ESAs), the rules are different due to federal laws that protect individuals with disabilities. Here...