On April 25, 2013 HUD published a notice clarifying the distinctions between “assistance animals” and “service animals” for purposes of compliance with the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Specifically, the notice indicates that the recently amended ADA’s more narrow definition of a “service animal” – “a dog trained to do work or perform tasks,” does not apply when determining compliance with the Fair Housing Act or Section 504, which requires reasonable accommodations for residents needing more broadly defined “assistance animals.”
Apartment properties are required to comply with both laws; places open to the public, such as leasing offices, are subject to the ADA while residential areas are covered by Fair Housing and Section 504.
Read more...HUD Notice: Assistance Animals and Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities - NMHC - National Multi Housing Council - NMHC
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