Curious about you and your furry friends’ legal rights when it comes to the ADA, ACAA, and FHA? Each article below is fact checked to bring you up-to-date and accurate information.
ESAs are protected under federal housing rules. Empower yourself by learning about your rights.
Many states have passed ESA laws. We’ll help you understand your state’s unique requirements.
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In this article, we explain which laws protect owners of emotional support animals (ESAs) and how housing providers must comply. We will also review ESA...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) puts into law what should be common sense — everyone deserves equal access to public life. If you have a service dog, this means you can go anywhere together without hassle or extra costs. From grabbing lunch to catching a flight, staying [...]
No, homeowners associations (HOAs) cannot legally require you to register either service dogs or emotional support animals (ESAs). Federal housing rules clearly state that you don’t need to register either type of support animal. If you have a service dog, your HOA can ask [...]
This article was last updated on April 18, 2024, to reflect Ohio’s latest laws. Curious about Ohio’s emotional support animal laws? This guide will cover information about your rights and legal obligations as an ESA owner in Ohio. ESA Rights in Ohio Ohio Administrative Code [...]
This article was last updated on February 28, 2024, to reflect Illinois’ latest laws. Want to learn about Illinois’ emotional support animal laws? This guide will provide you with important information about your rights and legal obligations. Keep this page bookmarked to stay inf [...]
Emotional support animals are protected by the federal Fair Housing Act which is applicable to every state. In addition, many states such as California, Florida, New York, Illinois and others have passed their own legislation protecting owners of emotional support animals.
Owners of emotional support animals have the right to live in no-pets buildings. If you own a valid emotional support animal, the landlord must also waive pet fees, pet deposits, and pet breed and weight restrictions.
To qualify for an ESA, you’ll need to get an ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional. Note that many states have additional requirements when it comes to getting an ESA letter. For example, California, Arkansas and Montana have a 30 day waiting period for obtaining an ESA letter from a new healthcare provider.