Landlords and property managers must make reasonable accommodations for tenants or prospective tenants with Emotional Support Animals, even if the apartment, house, or college dorm does not allow pets. A reasonable fee may only be asked by the landlord if there is any damage to the property as a result of your animal, otherwise, no other fees may be imposed. Property managers/landlords may require the tenant complete a mental health professional Third Party Verification form.

The HUD Fair Housing Act protects emotionally disabled persons from discrimination, as well as your pet from breed or size discrimination. It ensures that you can qualify for no-pet housing without the handler being charged a pet fee.

Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under the FHA and ACAA (for flying with your pet) on our FAQ page, What are your legal protections and rights?

Do you need an emotional support letter for your landlord? Touch offers ESA letters online for housing and airlines. Be sure to check our additional options for purchasing, if your landlord requires telephone verification, or if your housing unit has their own support animal form you need to fill out, it is best to have these options selected at checkout.

 

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