Did You Know?

Did you know that housing providers cannot impose breed, size, or weight restrictions on service animals under the Fair Housing Act? Service animals are not considered pets, and therefore a person with a disability may make a reasonable accommodation request to allow a service animal (also called therapy, assistance, or companion animal). The request can be denied if that specific animal (not breed) poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others. But, because the animal is necessary for the person to conduct daily activities and equally enjoy the dwelling as someone without disabilities, a landlord cannot make restrictions regarding the animal’s breed, size, or weight.