HUD guidelines are silent regarding vet records, but landlords often request them to ensure the animal is properly vaccinated and in good health.

If the grass is a common area where other tenants are allowed to tread, then ESAs would also generally be allowed in that common public space.

I’m having this issue right now. I live in an apartment complex with lots of grass areas and I’m being told that my ESA is not allowed on the grass- AT ALL. Essentially, I can’t walk around outside with my ESA. I wouldn’t be able to walk (and feel safe) without him.

If the home was sold or rented by the owner without the use of an agent, they may be exempt from HUD’s ESA rules.

Unfortunately emotional support animals do not have workplace or public access rights. ESAs primarily have rights when it comes to housing. In addition, to qualify for an ESA you will need an ESA letter – registration by itself will not suffice.

An ESA cannot be aggressive or out of control. Any ESA that threatens the health or safety of other tenants can be denied accommodation by landlords.

I have a married couple that has a emotional support animal that is aggressive. The wife stated she cannot control the dog only her husband because the dog is his emotional support animal. Is this true or not? I thought both adults are supposed to have control of the emotional support animal due to if the husband wasn’t at home and there’s children involved.