I am a qualified person with a disability. Can my future landlord ask for a security deposit for my companion animal?
No. Under the Fair Housing Act, a companion animal is not considered a pet and therefore is not covered by typical rules that allow landlords to ask for pet deposits. Additionally, even in situations where the apartment complex or condo unit does not normally allow tenants to have pets, a companion animal must be allowed to remain with the qualified person with a disability as a required accommodation.
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