On January 28, 2020, HUD released a new guidance document on the rights of people with disabilities to obtain an assistance or service animal in their housing. The document, “Assessing a Person’s Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act,” replaces HUD’s 2003 notice. Under the Fair Housing Act, …
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The federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) prohibits discrimination in housing based on a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. What Is a Disability? The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination against individuals who have disabilities or who are associated with people with disabilities. A disability is a physical or mental impairment …