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.
For 10 years we’ve been helping people just like you get legit and enforceable ESA letters that follow ESA guidelines for all 50 states and...
Federal and state laws protect your right to have an emotional support animal in your home. Our ESA rules experts have reviewed them so you...
This article was last updated on December 3rd, 2025, to reflect Louisiana’s latest laws. If you want to understand Louisiana's emotional support animal laws, this guide will explain them to you in simple terms. In 2024, Louisiana passed the Support and Service Animal Integrity Ac [...]
This article was last updated on January 29th, 2025. If you're trying to understand Iowa's emotional support animal laws, you might have heard about recent changes that affect both tenants and landlords. In 2024, Iowa updated its ESA law, Section 216.SB, Code 2024, [...]
Picture this: You're trying to relax at home with your emotional support dog, the companion who helps manage your anxiety, when suddenly there's a knock at the door. It's another notice from your HOA about noise complaints. Your heart sinks as you wonder: Could your emotional sup [...]
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 [...]
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.