Nelson manages a building with a strict "no pets" policy. What action can he legally take regarding Shanna's request for an assistance animal?

The correct answer highlights that, under fair housing laws, when an individual requests a reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal due to a disability, the landlord is required to allow that accommodation without imposing additional fees typically associated with pets, such as a pet deposit. This is because assistance animals are not considered pets but rather necessary aids for individuals with disabilities.

Landlords must allow these assistance animals regardless of their pet policies, which is why option B accurately reflects the legal obligations Nelson has in this scenario. Charges for pet deposits or extra fees would violate the rights of the tenant who needs the assistance animal, emphasizing the distinction between standard pet policies and the accommodations required for service animals.

The other options do not align with fair housing practices and the specific rights that individuals with disabilities have regarding assistance animals. For instance, a strict adherence to a "no pets" policy in options A would not accommodate the legal obligations associated with assistance animals. Similarly, imposing restrictions on the type of animal in option C contradicts the principle that assistance animals are determined by the needs of the individual, rather than by predetermined policy limits. Lastly, while requesting documentation of the disability, as shown in option D, is a common practice, it must be handled in a way that does not create