Housing Laws
Tenants who own an Emotional Support Animal in North Carolina cannot legally be evicted or charged any pet fees, including extra deposits. Landlords have a right to view the ESA letter and can still turn an animal down if it’s too large for the property, is destructive, or isn’t housebroken. North Carolina law dictates that landlords must make reasonable accommodations for a legally authorized ESA in rental units, provided they have:
- Up-to-date immunization records
- A North Carolina state pet license
- An ESA letter