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Old 06-12-2023, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
Actually - with regards to renting someone else's property, the landlord CAN ask for documentation proving that the animal is a performing a service for a disabled person. That is one of the few exceptions to the rule.

Here's the Sunshine law about emotional support animals, specifically:

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As I understand it, you can self train your own service animal. So, you can create your own documentation. As a landlord, if your tenant shows up with a dog that they didn't tell you about, you really don't have any option but to let the dog stay in your house, or risk being sued.