A landlord denies renting an apartment to an applicant because the applicant uses a service animal. Which of the following best describes the landlord's actions under federal fair housing regulations?
The landlord is permitted to charge fees for having a service animal.
The landlord is allowed to enforce a no-pets policy.
The landlord is failing to provide a necessary accommodation for a person with a disability.
The landlord is allowed to screen tenants based on the presence of service animals.
The landlord is failing to provide a necessary accommodation for a person with a disability. Under federal fair housing regulations, housing providers must make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including allowing service animals, even if there is a general no-pets policy.
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