Housing Laws, the FHA, & Who Is Covered Housing and service dogs can be confusing, so let’s start with the basics. Under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), housing providers must make reasonable accommodations for qualified service dogs when the handler has a disability and the dog performs tasks directly related to that disability. However, it’s important to be clear and honest about the law: Dogs that do NOT meet the legal definition of a service dog are not eligible for protection under the FHA as s

Understanding Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations: What Every Landlord Needs to Know | Christian Bryant