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Phil Querin Article: Changes to Federal Assistance Animal Rules Disparate Impact Laws

 

On January 28, 2020 HUD issued FHEO[1]-2020-01 (“the 2020 Regulation”). The Subject was: “Assessing a Person’s Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act.” On September 17, 2025 the 2020 Regulation was officially withdrawn via a memorandum from the FHEO as part of a broader deregulatory effort under the Department of Governmental Efficiency (“DOGE”) rules.

 

 

What Did FHEO-2020-01 Do?

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