Can an owner refuse to allow an assistance animal if it has not been trained?

An owner must allow an assistance animal regardless of whether it has been trained. Under the Fair Housing Act, assistance animals, including emotional support animals, are not required to have specialized training to perform tasks specific to disabilities. The law recognizes these animals as an important part of the accommodation process for individuals with disabilities, and their presence must be allowed in housing situations.

This means that even if the assistance animal is not formally trained, the owner is still obligated to make reasonable accommodations for individuals needing these types of animals to help manage their conditions. Therefore, refusal to allow the animal solely based on its lack of training would not comply with fair housing regulations. The focus of the law is on the individual's need for assistance rather than the animal's training status.