[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I would suggest you do further research, because your response is flat out, wrong.

Florida is one of the most liberal states when it comes to Service Dogs or ESA's. A person with a so called "disability", need only have a tele-health consultation with an out-of state Social Worker, who can then certify the "need" and the animal needs NO special training. (Fla. Stat. § 413.08 (2022).), (Fla. Stat. § 760.27(2) (2022).)

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Getting a dog ESA certified is easy. The dog doesn’t get certified, the owner gets a doctor note saying they need an ESA. Note, the A in ESA is ANIMAL, so you can have an Emotional Support Ferret.
NOW - I am not a lawyer - but I would think if someone presents an ESA certificate, landlord might be better protected legally, with a defense that you had no choice.
Doesn’t mean you wont get sued though.