HUD Issues New Service Animal Guidance

[Nathan Gesner]

HUD issued a new notice regarding service animals and reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act.

CLICK HERE for the official announcement from HUD

This guide provides housing providers with a set of best practices for complying with the FHA when assessing requests for reasonable accommodations to keep animals in housing. It is split into two parts:

1. Assessing a person's request to have an Assistance Animal
2. Guidance on documenting an individuals Need for Assistance Animals in Housing

I personally think it's full of legalese that does little to prevent fraud. It's better, but still full of holes.

READ THIS article from REALTOR Magazine to get a quick summary.

What are your thoughts?