Did you know that emotional support animals are protected by federal law? Find out how you can legally qualify for an emotional support animal. We’ll also explain what legal rights you have as an ESA owner.
Emotional support animals (ESA) are pets that provide comfort to owners with mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and other disorders diagnosed by...
This article was last updated on October 20, 2023, to reflect the latest ESA developments. HUD’s 2020 guidelines for emotional support animals are still in...
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law that safeguards tenants with disabilities. Under the FHA, a disability can be a mental health condition if...
According to the Fair Housing Act, an emotional support animal (ESA) can reside with its owner in residential housing, even where pets are not typically allowed. As long as the owner has a valid ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional, an ESA is not considered a pet. I [...]
On January 28th, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance regarding Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in housing. In this recent guidance, HUD recognizes the crucial role that Emotional Support Animals can have in the lives of their owners.
The rules governing ESAs under the ACAA were sometimes subject to debate and interpreted differently by those in the airline industry and travelers. The DOT's guidance gives greater clarity to ESA owners on what their rights are when it comes to flying with an ESA.
Emotional Support Animal Laws - Housing Do I have to pay additional rent for my ESA? (NO) Can a landlord ask for proof for an ESA? (YES, it's called an ESA letter) Can my landlord deny my ESA dog because it is a pit bull or other breed? (NO) Can my landlord enforce weight restric [...]