Assistance Animals
Service dogs and other types of assistance animals have laws protecting them and the people they serve.
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If a pet qualifies as an assistance animal, the Fair Housing Act provides protections to the tenant. A landlord must make reasonable accommodations for animals that perform a service for someone with a FHA-recognized disability.
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Though often used interchangeably, “service animals” and “assistance animals” are defined by two distinct federal laws, and confer different rights and responsibilities.