We’re not clear on why your ESA letter is being rejected, but you may want to ask what specifically is deficient about the letter under HUD’s standards. Then you can work with your doctor to make any necessary corrections.

You shouldn’t need to renew a letter that is only a month old. Most healthcare providers will still validate an ESA letter they wrote just one month ago. We do however recommend renewing your ESA letter once a year. If you’d like our help to obtain a new ESA letter, you can find our pricing information here: https://esadoctors.com/pricing-plan/

We’re not sure why your landlord is threatening to take you to court. If your landlord is denying your ESA, they need a valid exemption under HUD rules. Such as if they have evidence your ESA is dangerous or a health hazard. You might find this article helpful: https://esadoctors.com/excuses-landlords-deny-emotional-support-animal/

My landlord is making it difficult for me to get an ESA, saying that I will be charged monthly then taken to court and I might possibly get evicted. Is this possible to do? Can I be taken to court if I get the proper ESA?

You do not need a “back up” letter – one ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional is sufficient for purposes of having an emotional support animal.

An ESA letter should be sufficient to prove that you own an emotional support animal. Many landlords however still persist in asking for additional forms. The LMHPs we work with have lots of experience with these forms and can help you with them (and advise when they are inappropriate).