That is not an uncommon request. Landlords are entitled to verify the tenant needs an ESA by confirming they have a current ESA letter. In addition, most LMHPs will not validate a client’s ESA unless they have a recent evaluation and ESA letter on file.

You are allowed to have more than one ESA if each is covered by your ESA letter. Your therapist or doctor must agree that you need each one for your mental health condition. However, there are limits. Landlords can refuse multiple ESAs if it would create unsafe or unsanitary conditions.

You might find this link helpful: https://esadoctors.com/how-many-emotional-support-animals-can-you-have/

ESAs should be housebroken but it is possible to have a very young emotional support animal that has not yet fully mastered potty skills yet, in which case the owner might use potty pads during its training.

ESAs are technically exempt from pet limitations. Your ESA letter must cover and make specific reference to each of your ESAs. You can also be limited if having too many ESAs would create a safety or health issue.

ESAs do not technically count towards pet limits. Housing providers can however limit ESAs if there is a health or safety issues created by the presence of too many animals in a living space.