HUD Issues New Guidelines for Assistance Animals in Housing

Effective January 28, 2020, HUD issued new guidelines relating to assistance animals. The publication, FHEO-2020-01, is referred to as the “Assistance Animal Notice” and replaces the prior HUD Guidelines from 2013. Guidelines from HUD do not alter or expand a housing provider’s obligations under the Fair Housing Act, but serve as a guide toward following the requirements of the law. 

For a summary of the new guidelines, see our Analysis of HUD's Assistance Animal Notice by PetScreening's Chief Legal Counsel.

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