Part 4 – Type of Animal Cats and Dogs and Peacocks and Turtles, oh my.
Is the animal commonly kept in households?
Yes
No
Animals commonly kept in households: Dogs, cats, small birds, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, other rodents, fish, turtles, or other small, domesticated animals that are traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than commercial purposes
A reasonable accommodation may not need to be provided except in very rare circumstances…
The accommodation should be provided under the FHA…
If the individual is requesting to keep a unique animal, then the requestor has the substantial burden of demonstrating the disability-related need for the specific animal
…Except reptiles (other than turtles), barnyard animals, monkeys, kangaroos, and other non- domesticated animals are not considered common household animals.
If the requestor submits documentation from a health care professional confirming the need for this specific type of animal
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