Learn About Assistance Animal Laws: the FHA, ADA & ACAA

Understand your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing Act, ACAA and state regulations. Get clear answers to common legal questions.

ADA Service Dog Laws

ADA Service Dog Laws

Service dog handlers are afforded specific rights and protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Every service dog handler needs to understand their legal... Read more

Service Dog Requirements

Service Dog Requirements

The ADA defines a Service Animal as a dog individually trained to perform tasks or do work for the benefit of a person with a... Read more

What to Do if Your Landlord Does Not Accept Your Emotional Support Animal

What to Do if Your Landlord Does Not Accept Your Emotional Support Animal

When seeking housing, it is not uncommon to find that landlords or housing providers have a “no-pets” policy. While this does, indeed, apply to the... Read more

Emotional Support Dog Requirements

Emotional Support Dog Requirements

Are you confused by emotional support dog requirements? You’re not alone. There is a lot of information on this important subject, some of which is... Read more

Landlord Rights for Emotional Support Animals

Landlord Rights for Emotional Support Animals

If you’re a landlord, you may have noticed the use of Emotional Support Animals (ESA) has become common as more mental health professionals write ESA... Read more

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FAQ About Assistance Animal Laws

1.What laws protect my rights as a service dog handler?

Service dog handlers are protected by numerous laws in the U.S., including the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act and the Air Carrier Access Act. In addition, there are state laws that also protect service dog handlers.

2.Are there state specific requirements for emotional support animals?

Yes, some states have unique requirements for ESAs. For example, in California there is a 30 day waiting period before you can get an ESA letter from a new provider.

3.Do I need to register my dog to legally call it my service dog?

No, service dog laws don’t require registration, but you can register your service dog voluntarily in our database and get handy perks like a linked ID card. Check out the link below to get started.