Under what circumstance may a landlord refuse to accommodate a tenant's service animal?

A landlord may refuse to accommodate a tenant's service animal if the animal is disruptive or poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. This is grounded in the legal understanding that while individuals with disabilities have the right to utilize service animals, those animals must not compromise the safety and well-being of the community or the property.

For example, if a service animal exhibits aggressive behavior toward other tenants or guests, or if it causes significant disturbances that affect others, the landlord has the right to consider this behavior when determining whether reasonable accommodations can be granted. This aligns with the Fair Housing Act which allows for exceptions related to the safety and welfare of the community.

The other options do not provide valid grounds for refusing a service animal. The size of the animal does not inherently disqualify it, personal biases against the breed are not acceptable, and documentation requirements for service animals can vary, but in many cases, a landlord cannot deny a service animal solely based on the absence of formal documentation.