An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is more than a pet. The ESA is part of the treatment for individuals suffering from a psychological or mental illness, such as anxiety, depression or PTSD. They provide comfort and support to their handlers in times of need. The most common type [...]
Owners of emotional support animals do not have to pay pet deposits. ESA owners also do not have to pay any monthly pet fees. If a tenant paid a pet deposit when they moved in but later qualified for an emotional support animal, they may be entitled to a refund of the pet deposit [...]
No, landlords cannot charge ESA owners pet rent. Under federal and state housing rules, landlords are not allowed to charge any type of pet fee or deposit for tenants with emotional support animals. Landlords also cannot charge an application fee to process the tenant’s ESA reque [...]
By law, owners of emotional support animals (ESA) are exempt from residential no-pet policies. Housing providers must reasonably accommodate tenants that have an ESA, as long as they can provide an ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional as proof. However, just because [...]
If you signed a lease and moved into a no-pets building, you may still be able to bring home an emotional support animal. Many people qualify for an ESA after they move in. It’s very common for people to develop mental health issues or discover the benefits of an ESA after moving [...]
Yes, you are allowed to have more than one emotional support animal. It is not unusual for someone to need two or more ESAs. You can also have them in any combination — for example, a cat and a dog, two dogs, or a dog and a rabbit. Is there a limit to the number of ESAs you can h [...]
One of the most common questions we hear from people is how to “register” an emotional support animal. People with pets want to “register” their animal so it is an ESA, and current ESA owners also wonder how they can officially register their ESA. We can’t emphasize this enough: [...]
If you struggle with a mental illness like bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, or depression, you may have heard of emotional support animals as a part of your mental well-being plan. Emotional support animals have many benefits, from giving owners a sense of purpose to provid [...]
Many landlords require a pet deposit if you move in with an animal to cover potential damage to the property. Some may also charge an ongoing monthly pet fee. Emotional support animals, however, have special housing rights and are completely exempt from any pet fees and deposits. [...]
For many people, flying is a stressful process. Checking in at a busy airport, finding the right gate on time, and enduring a cramped flight can overwhelm anyone. For people who have a mental health disorder, the experience of traveling is especially anxiety-inducing. Having a ps [...]
Many people rely on an emotional support animal (ESA) to help manage symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or motor-sensory disorders. Emotional support animals can give people a sense of purpose and responsibility while also providing love [...]