Comments on: Emotional Support Animal Requirements

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:05:17 +0000

In reply to Rusty. You do not necessarily need the animal's name and description on an ESA letter. Many people obtain their ESA letter prior to adopting their animal.

By: Rusty

Rusty — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:32:04 +0000

In reply to Anita Vollenweider. Does the animals name and description of the animal have to be on the Dr note? Is there clarification of the ESA that is prescribed by the Dr?

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Tue, 25 May 2021 07:35:55 +0000

In reply to Sara Malave. The only documentation you need to qualify for an ESA is a letter from a licensed healthcare professional. You absolutely do not need a "certificate", there is no such thing as an official legally recognized ESA certification program.

By: Sara Malave

Sara Malave — Fri, 21 May 2021 02:43:35 +0000

A landlord I’m about to start a new lease with who has informed me my application for the apartment was approved and who was informed in advance about my ESA asked for my letter from my therapist. I have provided it.

Now they are asking for a certificate showing my ESA is certified. What does that even mean? There is no certificate. I received a letter from my licenced mental health professional. They accepted my security deposit and stated if I back out of the apartment I won’t get it back but now they’re saying either I give them the certificate or pay a $500 pet deposit.

What in the world is happening right now. I feel like I’m in the twilight zone. Is this even legal?!!!! They even sent me a picture of a card with a dog’s picture like an ID lol stating ESA on the top of it…… I’m really confused 🤔

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Mon, 03 May 2021 03:48:49 +0000

In reply to Jacob Davignon. It is not unusual for landlords to make that request.

By: Jacob Davignon

Jacob Davignon — Sat, 01 May 2021 19:30:18 +0000

In reply to ESA Doctors. Do I have to have my Esa cats vaccinated and do I have to give their shot records to my landlord if requested?

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:21:28 +0000

In reply to Megan K. At this point we recommend having an honest and open discussion with your landlord about your ESA needs. Under Fair Housing rules, your landlord has to consider your ESA request whenever it comes in. The best approach is always to be friendly and take steps to address any concerns the landlord may have regarding your ESA. Good luck!

By: Megan K

Megan K — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 23:14:42 +0000

Hello, my boyfriend Chris and I have signed a One-year lease for a small rental house we are moving into this weekend, and are moving in with an ESA. We were worried we could not find a home in time for our expected moving-day agreement with our current landlord so we did not disclose we have her. We have gone through so many applications and viewings and each time denied and think it may be because we notified the landlords about our ESA, Chloe. We were told by friends and the research we did prior to applying for housing that we did not have to disclose this information, period, that we had any pets/animals/etc. so we stated we did not have any “pets.” She’s a very well behaved lazy dog and is my boyfriend’s ESA. I am worried our new landlord will have a bad taste in his mouth since we did not tell him prior to signing the lease. I feel awful about it and want to know the proper steps to inform him, I was just worried we would be homeless! :(

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 04:57:48 +0000

In reply to Genesis. It is possible for minors to qualify for an emotional support animal, but at this time we only assist clients who are 18+.

By: Genesis

Genesis — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 02:17:36 +0000

Can a 17 year old get an ESA? My parent consents and supports the idea but I’ve read that its only for 18 years and higher? Would it be possible for me to register for an ESA now?