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Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9-6-5

Guide dogs not grounds for refusing to rent

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/13/2026IndianaAssistance Animals (FHA)

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9-6-5
Sec. 5. A person renting, leasing, or providing real
property for compensation shall not refuse to accept a person with a
disability as a tenant due to the fact that the person with a disability has
a guide dog that assists the person with a disability in overcoming a
particular disability.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Indiana Code § 22-9-6-5 prohibits landlords and other housing providers who rent or lease property for compensation from turning away a prospective tenant solely because that tenant has a guide dog that helps them manage a disability. The rule applies broadly to any person who provides real property for compensation, not just large property management companies. A guide dog's presence, on its own, cannot be the basis for a rental refusal under this provision.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Ind. Code § 22-9-6-5, compliant housing providers do not screen out or reject applicants simply because they use a guide dog to assist with a disability. Operators generally review applications on the same criteria applied to all other prospective tenants, setting aside the presence of a guide dog as a disqualifying factor. Maintaining consistent, documented screening practices that reflect this standard helps demonstrate compliance with the provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ind. Code § 22-9-6-5 gives people with disabilities who rely on guide dogs a specific protection against being turned away by a landlord or housing provider in Indiana. If a rental application is denied and the guide dog appears to be the reason, that denial may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants in this situation can explore options such as filing a complaint with a state civil rights agency, raising the violation as a defense or claim in a legal proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 14, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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Related Rules

§ 209.190
Housing accommodations, defined — discrimination against persons with visual, hearing or physical disabilities, prohibited — dogs, guide, hearing or service to have full access — liability for actual damages
§ 3-104.1
Refusal to sell or rent because a person has a guide, hearing or support dog. It is a civil rights violation for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (A) refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (B) discriminate against any blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because the blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog; or (C) require, because a blind or hearing impaired person or person with a physical disability has a guide, hearing, or support dog, an extra charge in a lease, rental agreement, or contract of purchase or sale, other than for actual damage done to the premises by the dog
§ 10:5-29.9
Possessors of working dog, certain, entitlement to housing, business accommodations

Source Information

Source:https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/22#22-9-6-5
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