What must a landlord do if a client has a service animal and wants to rent a unit with a no-pets policy?

A landlord must allow the rental of a unit to a client with a service animal regardless of a no-pets policy because service animals are not considered pets under the Fair Housing Act. This legislation recognizes the rights of individuals with disabilities to have service animals as a means of assistance in living independently. It is essential to understand that service animals are specifically trained to perform tasks that benefit individuals with disabilities, such as guiding visually impaired people, alerting deaf individuals to sounds, or providing support for those with mobility challenges.

Given that service animals are classified as accommodations rather than pets, landlords are legally obligated to make exceptions to standard pet policies in these situations. Thus, allowing the rental without imposing pet policies aligns with the requirements designed to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

Other options do not comply with the Fair Housing Act's provisions regarding service animals, which is why they are not appropriate actions for a landlord to take in this scenario.