Assistance animals continue to be one of the most common—and most confusing—fair housing accommodation requests. With new HUD guidance, property managers, landlords, and housing professionals must carefully balance residents’ rights with compliance responsibilities.

This session provides a practical roadmap for addressing requests involving service animals and emotional support animals. Attendees will leave with the tools and confidence to respond consistently, lawfully, and respectfully.

What You Will Learn:

  • Understand the current HUD definitions of service animals and emotional support animals under the Fair Housing Act.
  • Recognize the key differences between the FHA and ADA when it comes to assistance animals.
  • Learn how to identify and respond appropriately to accommodation requests, including unusual or multiple animal requests.
  • Review when requests can be denied and when verification is appropriate.
  • Gain strategies for addressing questionable documentation, including online verifications.
  • Apply best practices that reduce risk and strengthen compliance with Fair Housing laws.

Areas Covered In The Session:

  • Distinguishing between pets, service animals, and emotional support animals.
  • Handling requests for uncommon or multiple animals.
  • Recognizing situations where requests may legally be denied.
  • Clarifying the rules on verification—and how to spot invalid documentation.
  • Practical communication tips to ensure respectful and consistent responses.
  • Compliance strategies that protect your community while meeting Fair Housing standards.

Who Will Benefit:

  • Regional/Area Manager/Supervisor,
  • Housing Director
  • Housing Manager
  • Property Manager
  • Property Supervisor
  • Occupancy Specialists
  • Community Manager/Director,
  • Facility Professionals
  • Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Techs, and Training Professionals.

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