Under the FHA, which statement about service animals and emotional support animals is true?

• A. Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for service animals only.
• B. Emotional support animals must be accommodated in all cases.
• C. The FHA does not address animals.
• D. Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for service animals; emotional support animals may be accommodated as well if needed for a disability.

Answer: (D)

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in housing include allowing animals that enable them to use and enjoy the dwelling. Service animals are treated as a required accommodation, so landlords must permit them even if there’s a no-pets policy. Emotional support animals aren’t automatically treated the same, but they may be accommodated under the FHA if the animal is needed to provide the resident with an equal opportunity to live there, with appropriate documentation and as long as the accommodation is reasonable and does not cause undue burden. The other statements are not correct because the FHA does address animals, and emotional support animals are not automatically required in all cases—they’re considered for accommodation only when tied to a disability.