Animal Policies
Pets - $250 Non-refundable Pet Deposit per pet and $50 Monthly Pet Fee per pet – Dogs (under 50 lbs) and Cats Only and must check-in and pay deposit and fees before allowing pet to live on Premises. Please see Pet Policy and Check-in Agreement.
ESA’s – Reasonable Accommodations are established. Tenants shall check-in ESA’s PRIOR to housing animal at unit. Please see ESA Policy and Check-in Agreement. Please see sample ESA letter for sufficient paperwork.
Service Animals – Service Animals are nationally certified and registered. Please check-in Service Animals PRIOR to housing animal at unit. Please see Service Animal Policy and Check-in Agreement.
In addition to Animal Policies, we expect tenants to also maintain their surroundings and consider their neighbors.
~Do NOT feed strays.
~No guests accompanied by pets or ESA’s.
~Do not watch animals for other people at the property you are renting.
~Keep garbage contained as to not attract rodents.
Pets - $250 Non-refundable Pet Deposit per pet and $50 Monthly Pet Fee per pet – Dogs (under 50 lbs) and Cats Only and must check-in and pay deposit and fees before allowing pet to live on Premises. Please see Pet Policy and Check-in Agreement.
ESA’s – Reasonable Accommodations are established. Tenants shall check-in ESA’s PRIOR to housing animal at unit. Please see ESA Policy and Check-in Agreement. Please see sample ESA letter for sufficient paperwork.
Service Animals – Service Animals are nationally certified and registered. Please check-in Service Animals PRIOR to housing animal at unit. Please see Service Animal Policy and Check-in Agreement.
In addition to Animal Policies, we expect tenants to also maintain their surroundings and consider their neighbors.
~Do NOT feed strays.
~No guests accompanied by pets or ESA’s.
~Do not watch animals for other people at the property you are renting.
~Keep garbage contained as to not attract rodents.
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Pet Policy & Pet Check-in Agreement
Dogs (under 50 lbs) & Cats ONLY
Property Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Tenant Names: _____________________________________________________________________________________
The tenant signing this form is moving a pet or pets into a unit they are renting. They agree to pay Two Hundred-Fifty and no/100 dollars ($250.00) per pet NON-REFUNDABLE PET DEPOSIT and Fifty and no/100 dollars ($50.00) per pet MONTHLY PET FEE. Pet maximum per unit is one pet per adult. The $250 NON-REFUNDABLE PET DEPOSIT shall be to cover any & all damages caused by the pet(s) living at the facilities, thorough cleaning of flooring, and odor removal. If damages exceed the $250, Landlords shall use tenant(s) Security deposit for damages or issues caused by pet(s).
Pet(s) Check-In Procedure
The tenant or applicant must check-in their pet(s) with Landlord before it is housed at the property.
The following must be provided to complete the check-in process.
InoculationsTenants must provide a certification signed by a licensed veterinarian or a state or local authority empowered to inoculate pets, stating the pet has received all inoculations required by applicable State and local law and as often as required by state and local law.
Sanitary Standards (tenant to initial each statement)_______ Tenants are responsible for removal of pet waste and the proper disposal by securing the waste in a plastic bag and placing it in a garbage container. At no time is the pet waste to be disposed of in the toilet. Furthermore, you should invest in a waste scoop and baggies. Landlords do the lawn care and shall not be responsible for removing waste from the lawn. Should Landlord(s) encounter the need to remove waste from lawn, $25 will be added to costs of pet(s) inhibiting property on each occasion Landlord(s) perform the task of pet waste removal. You shall bag all poop before putting in trash. Should Landlord(s) discover poop is put in garbage without being bagged, $25 shall be automatically added to costs of pet(s) inhibiting property upon each incident and a written apology to city workers will be encouraged. . Furthermore, should you discover other animals are defecating in the yard, you will be responsible for the removal of their waste as well because the presence of your animal brings the others to the area._______Tenants are responsible to maintain a decent, safe, & sanitary unit.
Pet to be Maintained
The owner of the pet is required to:
Protection of the PetAs part of the check-in process, the tenant will be required to provide the name, address, and phone number of one or more responsible parties who will care for the Pet if the tenant dies, is incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to care for the Pet. If the responsible party or parties are unwilling or unable to care for the Pet, or Landlord has been unable to contact the responsible party or parties, the appropriate State or local authority will be contacted to remove the Pet. If there is no State or local authority authorized to remove a Pet under these circumstances, Landlord will enter the unit and remove the Pet. Landlord will then place the Pet in a facility that will provide care and shelter until the resident or representative of the tenant is able to assume responsibility for the Pet, but not longer than 30 days. The cost of boarding the Pet shall be the responsibility of the tenant. If the tenant (or the tenant’s estate) is unable or unwilling to pay, the cost will be paid from the security deposit.
Emergency Responsible Party for Pet
Contact Name, Address, & Phone #:________________________________________________________________________________
By signing below, the Pet Owner acknowledges they agree to comply with the terms of this Agreement, federal regulations, and state & local law.
Tenant (Pet Owner) Print, Signature, & Date___________________________________________________________
PETS ARE CONSIDERED COMMON AREA RESPONSIBILITY
By signing below, other Tenant(s) acknowledge they will be living with Tenant who is the owner of a Pet and that their security deposit could be held if there are damages or costs caused by Pet, even though they are not the owners.
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Landlord Print, Signature, & Date__________________________________________________________________________________
Pet Policy & Pet Check-in Agreement
Dogs (under 50 lbs) & Cats ONLY
Property Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Tenant Names: _____________________________________________________________________________________
The tenant signing this form is moving a pet or pets into a unit they are renting. They agree to pay Two Hundred-Fifty and no/100 dollars ($250.00) per pet NON-REFUNDABLE PET DEPOSIT and Fifty and no/100 dollars ($50.00) per pet MONTHLY PET FEE. Pet maximum per unit is one pet per adult. The $250 NON-REFUNDABLE PET DEPOSIT shall be to cover any & all damages caused by the pet(s) living at the facilities, thorough cleaning of flooring, and odor removal. If damages exceed the $250, Landlords shall use tenant(s) Security deposit for damages or issues caused by pet(s).
Pet(s) Check-In Procedure
The tenant or applicant must check-in their pet(s) with Landlord before it is housed at the property.
The following must be provided to complete the check-in process.
- _______Check-in Agreement (this form)
- _______Proof of inoculation (see Inoculations)
- _______A recent photograph and name
- _______Emergency Responsible Party Contact
InoculationsTenants must provide a certification signed by a licensed veterinarian or a state or local authority empowered to inoculate pets, stating the pet has received all inoculations required by applicable State and local law and as often as required by state and local law.
Sanitary Standards (tenant to initial each statement)_______ Tenants are responsible for removal of pet waste and the proper disposal by securing the waste in a plastic bag and placing it in a garbage container. At no time is the pet waste to be disposed of in the toilet. Furthermore, you should invest in a waste scoop and baggies. Landlords do the lawn care and shall not be responsible for removing waste from the lawn. Should Landlord(s) encounter the need to remove waste from lawn, $25 will be added to costs of pet(s) inhibiting property on each occasion Landlord(s) perform the task of pet waste removal. You shall bag all poop before putting in trash. Should Landlord(s) discover poop is put in garbage without being bagged, $25 shall be automatically added to costs of pet(s) inhibiting property upon each incident and a written apology to city workers will be encouraged. . Furthermore, should you discover other animals are defecating in the yard, you will be responsible for the removal of their waste as well because the presence of your animal brings the others to the area._______Tenants are responsible to maintain a decent, safe, & sanitary unit.
Pet to be Maintained
The owner of the pet is required to:
- provide care, feeding, and supervision of their pet;
- control the pet at all times;
- pay for damages caused by the pet;
- maintain the good health of the pet; and
- maintain flea and odor control.
Protection of the PetAs part of the check-in process, the tenant will be required to provide the name, address, and phone number of one or more responsible parties who will care for the Pet if the tenant dies, is incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to care for the Pet. If the responsible party or parties are unwilling or unable to care for the Pet, or Landlord has been unable to contact the responsible party or parties, the appropriate State or local authority will be contacted to remove the Pet. If there is no State or local authority authorized to remove a Pet under these circumstances, Landlord will enter the unit and remove the Pet. Landlord will then place the Pet in a facility that will provide care and shelter until the resident or representative of the tenant is able to assume responsibility for the Pet, but not longer than 30 days. The cost of boarding the Pet shall be the responsibility of the tenant. If the tenant (or the tenant’s estate) is unable or unwilling to pay, the cost will be paid from the security deposit.
Emergency Responsible Party for Pet
Contact Name, Address, & Phone #:________________________________________________________________________________
By signing below, the Pet Owner acknowledges they agree to comply with the terms of this Agreement, federal regulations, and state & local law.
Tenant (Pet Owner) Print, Signature, & Date___________________________________________________________
PETS ARE CONSIDERED COMMON AREA RESPONSIBILITY
By signing below, other Tenant(s) acknowledge they will be living with Tenant who is the owner of a Pet and that their security deposit could be held if there are damages or costs caused by Pet, even though they are not the owners.
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Landlord Print, Signature, & Date__________________________________________________________________________________
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Service Animal Check-in Agreement
Property Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Tenant Names: _____________________________________________________________________________________
The tenant signing this form has certified in writing that they or a member of their household is a person with a disability. The animal discussed in this agreement has been trained to assist this person with a specific disability. The Service Animal is not considered a pet. However, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, the following conditions apply:
Service Animal Enrollment with Landlord
The tenant or applicant must enroll their service animal with Landlord before it is housed at the property.
The following must be provided to complete the enrollment process.
InoculationsTenants must provide a certification signed by a licensed veterinarian or a state or local authority empowered to inoculate animals, stating the Service Animal has received all inoculations required by applicable State and local law and as often as required by state and local law.
Sanitary Standards (tenant to initial each statement)_______ Tenants are responsible for removal of animal waste and the proper disposal by securing the waste in a plastic bag and placing it in a garbage container. At no time is the Service Animal waste to be disposed of in the toilet. Furthermore, you should invest in a waste scoop and baggies. Landlords do the lawn care and shall not be responsible for removing waste from the lawn. Should Landlord(s) encounter the need to remove waste from lawn, there will be $25 automatically deducted from your security deposit upon each occasion Landlord(s) perform the task of pet waste removal. You shall bag all waste before putting in trash. Should Landlord(s) discover waste is put in garbage without being bagged, $25 shall be automatically deducted from your security deposit upon each incident and a written apology to city workers will be encouraged. . Furthermore, should you discover other animals are defecating in the yard, you will be responsible for the removal of their waste as well because the presence of your animal brings the others to the area._______Tenants are responsible to maintain a decent, safe, & sanitary unit.
Service Animal to be Maintained
The owner of the service animal is required to:
Protection of the Service AnimalAs part of the registration process, the tenant will be required to provide the name, address, and phone number of one or more responsible parties who will care for the Service Animal if the tenant dies, is incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to care for the Service Animal. If the responsible party or parties are unwilling or unable to care for the Service Animal, or Landlord has been unable to contact the responsible party or parties, the appropriate State or local authority will be contacted to remove the Service Animal. If there is no State or local authority authorized to remove a Service Animal under these circumstances, Landlord will enter the unit and remove the Service Animal. Landlord will then place the Service Animal in a facility that will provide care and shelter until the resident or representative of the tenant is able to assume responsibility for the Service Animal, but not longer than 30 days. The cost of boarding the Service Animal shall be the responsibility of the tenant. If the tenant (or the tenant’s estate) is unable or unwilling to pay, the cost will be paid from the security deposit.
Emergency Responsible Party for Service Animal
Contact Name, Address, & Phone #:________________________________________________________________________________
By signing below, the Service Animal Owner acknowledges they agree to comply with the terms of this Agreement, federal regulations, and state & local law.
Tenant (Service Animal Owner) Print, Signature, & Date___________________________________________________________
By signing below, other Tenant(s) acknowledge they will be living with Tenant who is the owner of a Service Animal and that their security deposit could be held if there are damages or costs caused by Service Animal, even though they are not the owners.
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Landlord Print, Signature, & Date__________________________________________________________________________________
It is unlawful for any person to refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a person(s) with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy an apartment, including public and common areas.
Service Animal Check-in Agreement
Property Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Tenant Names: _____________________________________________________________________________________
The tenant signing this form has certified in writing that they or a member of their household is a person with a disability. The animal discussed in this agreement has been trained to assist this person with a specific disability. The Service Animal is not considered a pet. However, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, the following conditions apply:
Service Animal Enrollment with Landlord
The tenant or applicant must enroll their service animal with Landlord before it is housed at the property.
The following must be provided to complete the enrollment process.
- _______Signed Service Animal Admission Agreement (this form)
- _______Proof of inoculation (see Inoculations)
- _______SERVICE ANIMAL requirement - Copy of service animal license/registration
- _______A recent photograph and name
- _______Emergency Responsible Party Contact
InoculationsTenants must provide a certification signed by a licensed veterinarian or a state or local authority empowered to inoculate animals, stating the Service Animal has received all inoculations required by applicable State and local law and as often as required by state and local law.
Sanitary Standards (tenant to initial each statement)_______ Tenants are responsible for removal of animal waste and the proper disposal by securing the waste in a plastic bag and placing it in a garbage container. At no time is the Service Animal waste to be disposed of in the toilet. Furthermore, you should invest in a waste scoop and baggies. Landlords do the lawn care and shall not be responsible for removing waste from the lawn. Should Landlord(s) encounter the need to remove waste from lawn, there will be $25 automatically deducted from your security deposit upon each occasion Landlord(s) perform the task of pet waste removal. You shall bag all waste before putting in trash. Should Landlord(s) discover waste is put in garbage without being bagged, $25 shall be automatically deducted from your security deposit upon each incident and a written apology to city workers will be encouraged. . Furthermore, should you discover other animals are defecating in the yard, you will be responsible for the removal of their waste as well because the presence of your animal brings the others to the area._______Tenants are responsible to maintain a decent, safe, & sanitary unit.
Service Animal to be Maintained
The owner of the service animal is required to:
- provide care, feeding, and supervision of their animal;
- control the animal at all times;
- pay for damages caused by the animal;
- maintain the good health of the animal; and
- maintain flea and odor control.
Protection of the Service AnimalAs part of the registration process, the tenant will be required to provide the name, address, and phone number of one or more responsible parties who will care for the Service Animal if the tenant dies, is incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to care for the Service Animal. If the responsible party or parties are unwilling or unable to care for the Service Animal, or Landlord has been unable to contact the responsible party or parties, the appropriate State or local authority will be contacted to remove the Service Animal. If there is no State or local authority authorized to remove a Service Animal under these circumstances, Landlord will enter the unit and remove the Service Animal. Landlord will then place the Service Animal in a facility that will provide care and shelter until the resident or representative of the tenant is able to assume responsibility for the Service Animal, but not longer than 30 days. The cost of boarding the Service Animal shall be the responsibility of the tenant. If the tenant (or the tenant’s estate) is unable or unwilling to pay, the cost will be paid from the security deposit.
Emergency Responsible Party for Service Animal
Contact Name, Address, & Phone #:________________________________________________________________________________
By signing below, the Service Animal Owner acknowledges they agree to comply with the terms of this Agreement, federal regulations, and state & local law.
Tenant (Service Animal Owner) Print, Signature, & Date___________________________________________________________
By signing below, other Tenant(s) acknowledge they will be living with Tenant who is the owner of a Service Animal and that their security deposit could be held if there are damages or costs caused by Service Animal, even though they are not the owners.
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Landlord Print, Signature, & Date__________________________________________________________________________________
It is unlawful for any person to refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a person(s) with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy an apartment, including public and common areas.
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Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Policy
Reasonable Accommodations & Check-in Agreement
Property Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Tenant Names: _____________________________________________________________________________________
The tenant signing this form has certified in writing that they or a member of their household is a person with a disability. The animal has been determined to be an ESA animal under the reasonable accommodation procedure. The ESA is not considered a pet. However, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, the following conditions apply:
ESA Check-in with Landlord
The tenant or applicant must check-in ESA animal with Landlord BEFORE it is housed at the property.
The following must be provided to complete the enrollment process.
InoculationsTenants must provide a certification signed by a licensed veterinarian or a state or local authority empowered to inoculate animals, stating the ESA animal has received all inoculations required by applicable State and local law and as often as required by state and local law.
Sanitary Standards (tenant to initial each statement)_______ Tenants are responsible for removal of animal waste and the proper disposal by securing the waste in a plastic bag and placing it in a garbage container. At no time is the ESA animal waste to be disposed of in the toilet. Furthermore, you should invest in a waste scoop and baggies. Landlords do the lawn care and shall not be responsible for removing waste from the lawn. Should Landlord(s) encounter the need to remove waste from lawn, there will be $25 automatically deducted from your security deposit upon each occasion Landlord(s) perform the task of pet waste removal. You shall bag all waste before putting in trash. Should Landlord(s) discover waste is put in garbage without being bagged, $25 shall be automatically deducted from your security deposit upon each incident and a written apology to city workers will be encouraged. Furthermore, should you discover other animals are defecating in the yard, you will be responsible for the removal of their waste as well because the presence of your animal brings the others to the area._______Tenants are responsible to maintain a decent, safe, & sanitary unit.
ESA to be Maintained
The owner of the ESA animal is required to:
Protection of the ESAAs part of the registration process, the tenant will be required to provide the name, address, and phone number of one or more responsible parties who will care for the ESA animal if the tenant dies, is incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to care for the ESA animal. If the responsible party or parties are unwilling or unable to care for the ESA animal, or Landlord has been unable to contact the responsible party or parties, the appropriate State or local authority will be contacted to remove the ESA animal. If there is no State or local authority authorized to remove an ESA animal under these circumstances, Landlord will enter the unit and remove the ESA animal. Landlord will then place the ESA animal in a facility that will provide care and shelter until the resident or representative of the tenant is able to assume responsibility for the ESA animal, but not longer than 30 days. The cost of boarding the ESA animal shall be the responsibility of the tenant. If the tenant (or the tenant’s estate) is unable or unwilling to pay, the cost will be paid from the security deposit.
Emergency Responsible Party for ESA
Contact Name, Address, & Phone #:________________________________________________________________________________
By signing below, the ESA Owner acknowledges they agree to comply with the terms of this Agreement, federal regulations, and state & local law.
Tenant (ESA Owner) Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________ ____
By signing below, other Tenant(s) acknowledge they will be living with Tenant who is the owner of an ESA and that their security deposit could be held if there are damages or costs caused by the ESA, even though they are not the owners.
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Landlord Print, Signature, & Date__________________________________________________________________________________
It is unlawful for any person to refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a person(s) with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy an apartment, including public and common areas.
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Policy
Reasonable Accommodations & Check-in Agreement
Property Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Tenant Names: _____________________________________________________________________________________
The tenant signing this form has certified in writing that they or a member of their household is a person with a disability. The animal has been determined to be an ESA animal under the reasonable accommodation procedure. The ESA is not considered a pet. However, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, the following conditions apply:
ESA Check-in with Landlord
The tenant or applicant must check-in ESA animal with Landlord BEFORE it is housed at the property.
The following must be provided to complete the enrollment process.
- _______Signed ESA Check-in Agreement (this form)
- _______Proof of inoculation (see Inoculations)
- _______ESA requirement - ESA letter from a licensed mental health professional (see Example ESA Letter)
- _______A recent photograph and name
- _______Emergency Responsible Party Contact
InoculationsTenants must provide a certification signed by a licensed veterinarian or a state or local authority empowered to inoculate animals, stating the ESA animal has received all inoculations required by applicable State and local law and as often as required by state and local law.
Sanitary Standards (tenant to initial each statement)_______ Tenants are responsible for removal of animal waste and the proper disposal by securing the waste in a plastic bag and placing it in a garbage container. At no time is the ESA animal waste to be disposed of in the toilet. Furthermore, you should invest in a waste scoop and baggies. Landlords do the lawn care and shall not be responsible for removing waste from the lawn. Should Landlord(s) encounter the need to remove waste from lawn, there will be $25 automatically deducted from your security deposit upon each occasion Landlord(s) perform the task of pet waste removal. You shall bag all waste before putting in trash. Should Landlord(s) discover waste is put in garbage without being bagged, $25 shall be automatically deducted from your security deposit upon each incident and a written apology to city workers will be encouraged. Furthermore, should you discover other animals are defecating in the yard, you will be responsible for the removal of their waste as well because the presence of your animal brings the others to the area._______Tenants are responsible to maintain a decent, safe, & sanitary unit.
ESA to be Maintained
The owner of the ESA animal is required to:
- provide care, feeding, and supervision of their animal;
- control the animal at all times;
- pay for damages caused by the animal;
- maintain the good health of the animal; and
- maintain flea and odor control.
Protection of the ESAAs part of the registration process, the tenant will be required to provide the name, address, and phone number of one or more responsible parties who will care for the ESA animal if the tenant dies, is incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to care for the ESA animal. If the responsible party or parties are unwilling or unable to care for the ESA animal, or Landlord has been unable to contact the responsible party or parties, the appropriate State or local authority will be contacted to remove the ESA animal. If there is no State or local authority authorized to remove an ESA animal under these circumstances, Landlord will enter the unit and remove the ESA animal. Landlord will then place the ESA animal in a facility that will provide care and shelter until the resident or representative of the tenant is able to assume responsibility for the ESA animal, but not longer than 30 days. The cost of boarding the ESA animal shall be the responsibility of the tenant. If the tenant (or the tenant’s estate) is unable or unwilling to pay, the cost will be paid from the security deposit.
Emergency Responsible Party for ESA
Contact Name, Address, & Phone #:________________________________________________________________________________
By signing below, the ESA Owner acknowledges they agree to comply with the terms of this Agreement, federal regulations, and state & local law.
Tenant (ESA Owner) Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________ ____
By signing below, other Tenant(s) acknowledge they will be living with Tenant who is the owner of an ESA and that their security deposit could be held if there are damages or costs caused by the ESA, even though they are not the owners.
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Other Tenant Print, Signature, & Date_______________________________________________________________________________
Landlord Print, Signature, & Date__________________________________________________________________________________
It is unlawful for any person to refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a person(s) with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy an apartment, including public and common areas.
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Sample letter for Emotional Support Animal (ESA)
[PHYSICIAN’S LETTERHEAD]
DATE
NAME OF PROFESSIONAL (therapist, physician, psychiatrist, rehabilitation counselor)
ADDRESS
Dear [HOUSING AUTHROITY/LANDLORD]:
[NAME OF TENANT] is my patient, and has been under my care since [DATE]. I am intimately familiar with his/her history and with the functional limitations imposed by his/her disability. He/She meets the definition of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act as amended in 1988 and the FHEO Notice-2020-01.
Due to mental illness, [FIRST NAME] has certain limitations regarding [SOCIAL INTERACTION/COPING WITH STRESS/ANXIETY, ETC]. In order to help alleviate these difficulties, and to enhance his/her ability to live independently and to fully use and enjoy the dwelling unit you own and/or administer, I am prescribing an emotional support animal that will assist [FIRST NAME] in coping with his/her disability.
[PATIENT NAME]’s [DOG, CAT, ETC…], a [#]lbs. [BREED OR UNKNOWN], provides emotional support by providing a healthy distraction from [FIRST NAME]’s functional limitations and comfort in times of stress.
[PATIENT NAME] assumes 100% responsibility for the training, safety, cleanliness, health, and conduct of the animal at all times.
This letter expires on [DATE], at which time [PATIENT NAME] will be assessed for continued need of an emotional support animal. Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Signature
[NAME OF PROFESSIONAL]
[STATE] License # [000000]
[PHYSICIAN’S LETTERHEAD]
DATE
NAME OF PROFESSIONAL (therapist, physician, psychiatrist, rehabilitation counselor)
ADDRESS
Dear [HOUSING AUTHROITY/LANDLORD]:
[NAME OF TENANT] is my patient, and has been under my care since [DATE]. I am intimately familiar with his/her history and with the functional limitations imposed by his/her disability. He/She meets the definition of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act as amended in 1988 and the FHEO Notice-2020-01.
Due to mental illness, [FIRST NAME] has certain limitations regarding [SOCIAL INTERACTION/COPING WITH STRESS/ANXIETY, ETC]. In order to help alleviate these difficulties, and to enhance his/her ability to live independently and to fully use and enjoy the dwelling unit you own and/or administer, I am prescribing an emotional support animal that will assist [FIRST NAME] in coping with his/her disability.
[PATIENT NAME]’s [DOG, CAT, ETC…], a [#]lbs. [BREED OR UNKNOWN], provides emotional support by providing a healthy distraction from [FIRST NAME]’s functional limitations and comfort in times of stress.
[PATIENT NAME] assumes 100% responsibility for the training, safety, cleanliness, health, and conduct of the animal at all times.
This letter expires on [DATE], at which time [PATIENT NAME] will be assessed for continued need of an emotional support animal. Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Signature
[NAME OF PROFESSIONAL]
[STATE] License # [000000]