In response to recent enforcement guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) last week issued new guidance clarifying the rights and responsibilities of Maryland residents and housing providers regarding emotional support animals.
On May 22, HUD announced a significant change in federal enforcement priorities for animal-related reasonable accommodation complaints.
Under the new policy, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity will generally…
