What is true about a landlord's "no pets" policy when a visually impaired person owns a guide dog?

A landlord's "no pets" policy does not apply to guide dogs owned by visually impaired individuals due to the protections offered under the Fair Housing Act. This federal law prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including allowing service animals like guide dogs, even if the property has a no pets policy.

The reason that landlords cannot refuse to rent to a person solely based on the presence of a guide dog is rooted in the understanding that guide dogs are not considered pets, but rather essential aids for individuals with disabilities. This distinguishes them from regular pets and necessitates a level of accommodation from the landlord regardless of existing pet policies.

The other options do not accurately reflect the legal framework surrounding service animals. For instance, the uniform application of a "no pets" policy cannot include guide dogs, as this would violate the Fair Housing Act. Additionally, charging an extra fee for a guide dog is not permissible because it could be seen as a discriminatory practice against individuals with disabilities. Lastly, while it is true that the Fair Housing Act does not specifically mention "support dogs," it broadly defines service animals to include those that assist individuals with disabilities, thereby covering guide dogs.