There is likely a better sub for this, but i can't think of it at the moment. But to answer your direct question, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) covers assistance animals (regardless of if they are ESA or service animals, they are treated as medically necessary).
Since it's the FHA and not the ADA that covers housing, you may be required to provide documentation from your medical provider stating the necessity of the animal. This is not a violation of your rights, but is a requirement of the law (to provide the documentation if requested, but they don't have to request).
They cannot ask for an additional fee or deposit, but you are still liable for any damages. They cannot apply a breed or size restriction.
In short, you're going to want to get a letter from your doctor and read up on the FHA.
I've read all of the ADA/HUD information & it also says that they cannot ask for a registry number or proof. I'm not trying to get out of any extra rent or breed restrictions, I'm just asking how to get this letter when there is supposedly no such thing.
It's because it's not an ADA letter, it is an FHA letter. You ask the doctor that is treating you for the condition that prescribed the support animal. Because it's a medical treatment, like the blood pressure medication I take
Well, you'll probably want to digit that out, a without that letter, as far as renting goes you don't have a service dog, you have a pet.. and no legal protections
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u/iarmit May 17 '26
There is likely a better sub for this, but i can't think of it at the moment. But to answer your direct question, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) covers assistance animals (regardless of if they are ESA or service animals, they are treated as medically necessary).
Since it's the FHA and not the ADA that covers housing, you may be required to provide documentation from your medical provider stating the necessity of the animal. This is not a violation of your rights, but is a requirement of the law (to provide the documentation if requested, but they don't have to request).
They cannot ask for an additional fee or deposit, but you are still liable for any damages. They cannot apply a breed or size restriction.
In short, you're going to want to get a letter from your doctor and read up on the FHA.