Assistance Animals and Fair Housing

Course Approval #M18535

Fair Housing Law requires certain protections for individuals with assistance animals, but there is often confusion when it comes to how and when the law applies. Real estate agents must have a clear understanding of the types of assistance animals and when the Fair Housing Act applies versus the Americans with Disabilities Act. Eligibility requirements for assistance animals in housing differ from those in airlines and other businesses, and they are subject to changes influenced by legal precedents and legislative updates. Learn how to help individuals with disabilities, landlords, and property managers alike understand what’s permitted and required by law to ensure reasonable accommodation and equal access to housing for all.