@Alvin Sylvain in the eyes of the law and regarding housing, an ESA is treated just like a service animal.

A way around the whole issue is something we occasionally consider.  

I am reporting every one of them now as this has gone on for years and is ridiculous that people don't know how to follow the law! 

I'll send you a DM on a recommendation for a law firm a lot of our clients use.

If there is something going on that is making you fearful then you may want to get law enforcement involved.

There are bills going through now and we are pushing law makers to support, back, and pass these laws.

Any issues that occur with the property can easily be solved with the property manager working nearby. 

The timing does suck because this issue came out of nowhere at the end of their lease.

Law websites like nolo and others have said if the tenant in NJ has made partial payments then you have to give them 30-day notice before you begin the eviction process.

Alba v Jean-claude Kaufmann :: 2006 :: New York Appellate Division, Third Department Decisions :: New York Case Law :: New York Law :: US Law :: Justia This decision gives an excellent explanation of when specific performance might be denied.EMF Gen.