Comments on: 7 Excuses Landlords, HOA’s, and Condos Can’t Use to Deny an Emotional Support Animal

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:33:09 +0000

In reply to Becca. Unfortunately in these situations it can be difficult to prove the landlord was discriminating against a tenant due to their ESA. They can blame their non-communication on a number of issues. If you feel you are being discriminated against because of your ESA however, you should inform the landlord of your concerns and put them on alert that you are aware of your Fair Housing rights as a tenant who requires an assistance animal.

By: Becca

Becca — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:14:19 +0000

I am moving and needing to find a new apartment. I reached out to a landlord asking if their place was still available to rent, and they responded with yes. I then informed them I am interested in renting the apartment but the ad said no pets so I was upfront and let them know I have an ESA. Now they are ignoring my response and haven’t answered. What can I do? Is there a nice way to send them another message saying they can’t discriminate against me?

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:32:07 +0000

In reply to Lauren.

Please see this article for more information: https://esadoctors.com/how-many-emotional-support-animals-can-you-have/

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:04:50 +0000

I’m applying for a two bedroom apartment. I have two ESA dogs and my future roomate has one ESA dog. Can they deny us since the apartment complex has a max. 2 pets/ apartment?

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:34:17 +0000

In reply to Lydia Harding. Nurses are licensed healthcare professionals capable of writing ESA letters.

By: Lydia Harding

Lydia Harding — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:14:21 +0000

Can nurses fill out ESA letters?

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:19:54 +0000

In reply to Rosalina.

You should be aware that under HUD guidelines landlords can’t ask for additional forms if you have already submitted a valid ESA letter. You might find this article helpful: https://esadoctors.com/hud-housing-rules-emotional-support-animals/

By: Rosalina

Rosalina — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:44:38 +0000

I’ve been waiting on getting my second ESA for over a month because the main person who has to approve it was out of the office for a week and now they are saying they faxed an additional form to my doctor and my doctor said they never received it so I let my landlord know and they said they sent it again and my doctor said they still have not received anything. What do I do? I’ve also asked if they could just send the form to me and then I can fax it over to my doctor and then have them fax it back, but they never responded on that.

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 16:41:42 +0000

In reply to Shasta. Sorry to hear about your troubles. We suggest having a discussion with your HOA and showing them the relevant HUD rules. They clearly state you do not need a license for an emotional support animal.

By: Shasta

Shasta — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:52:00 +0000

I purchased a condo in Destin Florida with a strict no pet policy imposed by the HOA. My daughter has two ESAs, current letter stating the need for BOTH from her long term licensed mental health professional, and proof of vaccinations. The HOA is requesting a license for the ESAs from the Vet. I have explained there is no such thing and they are refusing acceptance. We own the condo. What are my next steps?