Fair Housing Act

As amended in 1988, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination based on disability in the context of housing.

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Service Animals Under the Fair Housing Act
Infographic titled 'Service Animals Under the Fair Housing Act' featuring a dog lying on a dog bed and several text boxes.

Service Animals Under the Fair Housing Act:
Requires reasonable accommodation to allow the animal to live with the handler. 
Housing providers cannot charge a pet deposit or other fees.
Housing providers can ask for documentation when a disability is not readily apparent.