"emotional support" bs pets and what landlords rights are

[Ryan Skinner]

Thinking about buying some duplexes. I have been out of the game for many years.  Wife who is a realtor, told me about new fair housing laws on emotional support pet laws. She said you can not refuse someone who claims their pet is a emotional support pet (if they have a letter from therapist?).  She said landlords are forced to take pets even if they have a no pet policy.  In addition she believes I could not even charge for a additional "pet rent" to the tenant.  Is any of this true, and what recourse do we have?...if any.