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Malta — Ch. 30 Human Relations § 30-46

Refusal to sell or rent because a person has a guide, hearing or support dog

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Operative Text

Malta — Ch. 30 Human Relations § 30-46
It is a civil rights violation for the owner or agent of any housing accommodation to: (1)
Refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bonafide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny property to any blind, hearing impaired or physically handicapped person because he has a guide, hearing or support dog; or
(2) Discriminate against any blind, hearing impaired or physically handicapped person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental property, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because he has a guide, hearing or support dog; or
(3) Require, because a blind, hearing impaired or physically handicapped person 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.
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Plain English

Malta Ch. 30 Human Relations § 30-46 establishes that it is a civil rights violation for housing owners or their agents to refuse to sell or rent to a blind, hearing-impaired, or physically handicapped person solely because that person has a guide, hearing, or support dog. The rule also prohibits applying different or worse terms and conditions to such individuals compared to other buyers or renters. Additionally, housing providers may not impose extra charges related to the presence of the dog, except to recover the cost of actual damage the dog causes to the premises.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 9, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Malta Ch. 30 § 30-46, compliant housing operators treat applicants and residents who use guide, hearing, or support dogs on the same terms as all other applicants and residents. This means not imposing additional pet fees, deposits, or surcharges tied to the presence of the assistance dog — though charges for documented, actual damage to the property remain permissible. Operators generally review and update their leases, rental agreements, and sales contracts to ensure no provisions conflict with this civil rights protection.

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

For Tenants

Malta Ch. 30 § 30-46 gives blind, hearing-impaired, and physically handicapped individuals the right to seek housing without being turned away, subjected to worse terms, or charged extra fees because of their guide, hearing, or support dog. If a housing provider refuses to negotiate, imposes discriminatory conditions, or demands an additional charge not tied to actual damage, that conduct may constitute a civil rights violation under this provision. Individuals who believe their rights under § 30-46 have been violated may consider contacting a local human relations commission, a tenant-rights organization, or a legal aid service to learn about available complaint and enforcement options.

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

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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
§ 38-37
Refusal to sell or rent because person has a guide, hearing or support dog

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