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Fair Housing Act (FHA) Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes the 'interactive process' required under the FHA when an ESA request is received?

    Answer: A good-faith dialogue between the landlord and tenant to determine a workable accommodation

    The FHA's interactive process requires landlords and tenants to engage in good-faith communication to explore how an ESA accommodation can be provided.

  2. A landlord charges a tenant a $500 'ESA deposit' before allowing the animal. Is this permitted under the FHA?

    Answer: No, landlords cannot charge fees or deposits specifically for an ESA

    The FHA prohibits landlords from charging additional fees, pet deposits, or surcharges specifically because a tenant has an ESA.

  3. Under the FHA, what happens if an ESA causes damage to the rental unit?

    Answer: The tenant is responsible for paying for any damage caused by the ESA

    While landlords cannot charge advance deposits for ESAs, tenants remain financially responsible for any actual damage the ESA causes to the property.

  4. Which of the following is NOT a factor a landlord may legally consider when evaluating an ESA request under the FHA?

    Answer: The specific breed of dog the tenant owns

    Landlords may not deny an ESA request based solely on the animal's breed; they must conduct an individualized assessment rather than applying blanket breed bans.

  5. A landlord lives in a four-unit building and occupies one unit. How does this affect FHA ESA obligations?

    Answer: The FHA exempts owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units

    Owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units (the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption) are generally exempt from many FHA provisions, including ESA requirements.

  6. Under HUD's 2020 guidance, which statement about online ESA letters is accurate?

    Answer: A letter from an online service is not automatically reliable if there is no genuine therapeutic relationship

    HUD's 2020 guidance states that ESA letters from internet-based services without a real therapeutic relationship may not constitute reliable documentation.

  7. A tenant requests an ESA in a condominium where the HOA has a strict no-animals rule. Who bears FHA obligations in this scenario?

    Answer: Both the HOA and individual unit owners who rent out their units

    Under the FHA, both HOAs and individual unit owners who rent to tenants can bear fair housing obligations regarding ESA accommodations.