Many people find comfort, support, and effective treatment for emotional disorders in a furry little animal. An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is a great asset to anyone coping with PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and panic attacks. That’s why it’s so important to recognize these animals and the health rewards they provide.
Finding a rental home or any establishment that allows pets takes time, patience, and often a substantial amount of cash. Landlords can enforce strict pet policies, deposits, and fines to avoid costly pet damage to the property, no matter how beneficial the animal is. Tenants with undocumented support animals could face a day or two in court and all the costs associated with it.
The Federal Fair Housing Act gives ESA owners the right to keep their companions in their homes with them. Landlords aren’t permitted to charge a pet deposit or levy additional fees against anyone with an ESA in Maryland. They must have legitimate approval, however.
American Service Pets helps tenants get the authorization needed for their qualified animal. See if you meet the criteria for a Maryland ESA letter today below.