Laws Governing ESAs and Service Animals, Part 3 of 3
By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D.
This is part 3 of 3 in a blog series regarding the differences between Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals. Read part 1 and part 2.
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law that “prohibits discrimination in housing because of: race or color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.” (Emphasis added). It applies to both emotional support animals and service animals. (“emotional illness.”)
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In addition, the FHA states it is unlawful to:
[D]iscriminate in the sale or rental, or to otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a handicap.
42 U.S.C. Section3604(f)(1).
It also prohibits discrimination:
[A]gainst any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of […]
