ESA Fair Housing Act (FHA) Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the FHA, which type of housing is generally exempt from ESA accommodation requirements?

Accepted Answer

Single-family homes sold or rented without a broker

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Apartment complexes with fewer than 10 units

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Student housing operated by universities

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Condominiums with a homeowners association

Question 2

A landlord receives an ESA request but believes the tenant's disability is not obvious. What may the landlord legally request?

Accepted Answer

Reliable documentation from a licensed mental health professional

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A full psychiatric evaluation at the tenant's expense

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The specific diagnosis and complete medical history

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A government-issued disability certification card

Question 3

How does the FHA treat ESA accommodation requests in buildings with a strict no-pets policy?

Accepted Answer

The no-pets policy must be waived as a reasonable accommodation

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The no-pets policy takes precedence over ESA rights

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The tenant must pay double the pet deposit to keep the ESA

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The landlord may relocate the tenant to a pet-friendly unit only

Question 4

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Question 5

Under the FHA, a landlord may deny an ESA request if the animal poses what kind of threat?

Accepted Answer

A direct threat to the health or safety of others that cannot be mitigated

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A potential nuisance to neighboring tenants

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A financial burden on the property management company

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An inconvenience to other residents who dislike animals

Question 6

What is the FHA's stance on breed or size restrictions applied to ESAs?

Accepted Answer

Landlords generally cannot impose breed or size restrictions on ESAs

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Landlords may restrict ESAs to breeds under 50 pounds

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Breed restrictions are allowed if listed in the lease agreement

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Size restrictions are permitted for ESAs in studio apartments

Question 7

A tenant submits an ESA request two weeks after moving in. Under the FHA, how should the landlord handle this?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the request on its merits regardless of when it was submitted

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Deny it because it was not submitted before the lease was signed

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Require the tenant to wait until lease renewal to make the request

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Only approve it if the no-pets policy was disclosed at move-in