HUD rescinded its 2020 guidance regarding emotional support animals under the Fair Housing Act. HUD will now use the ADA definition of a service animal when investigating Fair Housing Act complaints. Only animals individually trained to perform work or tasks related to a person's disability will be recognized by HUD for enforcement purposes. Emotional support animals without specific training may no longer be the basis for a HUD Fair Housing complaint. This does not change th
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Avoid using "NO" statements (e.g., "No children," "No singles," "No wheelchairs," "No Section 8") as they can create Fair Housing concerns. Focus on the property, not the person. Describe features instead of who can or cannot live there. Use objective property descriptions such as "2-bedroom home," "second-floor unit," or "stairs to entrance" rather than restricting occupants. State factual restrictions only when legally required, such as HOA rules, occupancy limits, or age-r