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HUD Housing Rules for Emotional Support Animals
Emotional support animals (ESAs) are protected under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA). The FHA, however, doesn’t contain any specific information on how tenants and... Read more

The Fair Housing Act Explained for Assistance Animal Owners
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination against people who need a support animal for their... Read more

Service Dog Rights
1. Service Dogs have special public access rights under federal law Service dog owners have special rights under both federal and state laws. The Americans... Read more

What Makes a Service Dog Legal?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Service Animal is defined as a dog that is specifically trained to perform a task (or tasks)... Read more

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