What can a landlord ask for when a tenant requests accommodation for a service animal under the ADA?

When a tenant requests accommodation for a service animal under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landlord cannot ask for any additional documentation beyond what is necessary to confirm that the animal is a service animal. The ADA defines a service animal as a dog that has been individually trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability.

Landlords cannot require tenants to provide proof of the animal's training, documentation of the tenant's disability, or even charge a deposit specifically for the service animal. This is to ensure that individuals with disabilities can have equal access and accommodations in housing without being subjected to unnecessary barriers.

This policy aims to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities by making the process of obtaining necessary accommodations as straightforward as possible while also safeguarding against discrimination. Thus, the correct response is that landlords can ask for nothing extra beyond basic confirmation of the animal's status as a service animal.