Emotional support animal (ESA) protection and disclosure information

[Kevin Morrison]

Hey gang,

I have a tenant in one of my units that has an ESA (emotional support animal). She didnt disclose to us before moving in (don't think she is required to) and we didn't mind. She is moving out and next management company sent me a questionnaire and one asked "Did they have any animals on your property? Yes or no" and I marked yes and added dog. 
She is all upset and saying what I did was illegal and so on. I felt bad as I did forget that it was an ESA but she apparently still got approved. I don't know if I actually did anything wrong. I know we can't discriminate against and they don't have to disclose but am I suppose to say no when asked that question? I called a lawyer but they didn't even know as it was too specific of a situation.

Want to avoid putting myself in a bad spot and make sure I handle ESAs well in the future. Thanks!

[Greg M.]

An ESA may not be a pet, but it is still an animal. Unless you have a local law that says otherwise, it's not illegal to disclose this. 

She is only upset as she is trying to game the system and you may have ruined it for her with this place. Screw her and the scum like her!