Under HUD guidelines landlords are expected to respond to an ESA request promptly, and guidelines indicate that is within 10 days. 2 months is an unacceptably long time. We suggest following up with your landlord and letting them know they owe you a response.

If an ESA attacks or injures someone, they are NOT protected. If an ESA behaves in that way a landlord has the power to evict the emotional support animal.

How are esa animals protected if they attack and injure someone?

There is nothing under HUD guidelines that explicitly permits a landlord to request declawing of a cat. In our experience, that is a very unusual request.

Can landlord refuse to rent to me saying it’s required that my ESA cats be declawed

HUD guidelines are silent regarding vet records, but landlords often request them to ensure the animal is properly vaccinated and in good health.

If the grass is a common area where other tenants are allowed to tread, then ESAs would also generally be allowed in that common public space.

I’m having this issue right now. I live in an apartment complex with lots of grass areas and I’m being told that my ESA is not allowed on the grass- AT ALL. Essentially, I can’t walk around outside with my ESA. I wouldn’t be able to walk (and feel safe) without him.