A service animal is usually a dog trained to perform certain tasks for an individual with a disability. A service animal can help a deaf and blind person manage their daily life and alert them to potential dangers. If your landlord does not allow you to keep a service animal, they could be violating the ADA and Fair Housing Act (FHA), and you could sue them. Under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), a person with a disability can keep a service or emotional support animal even if pets are not permitted in the lease. A landlord may not deny the disabled individual a service or emotional support animal. If your landlord refuses to allow an assistance animal despite a written request from a medical professional, our attorneys could help you file a discrimination claim.