![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/609665/small_1621493733-avatar-corym22.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
A tenant that I’ve had for about 5 years emailed me tonight with a ESA letter from a mail order website. Doctor is in Texas but say’s is certified in NY. It’s literally the first website that comes up when you google ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/212145/small_1684091180-avatar-deniselevans.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We are all familiar with issues related to service animals (specially trained and certified dogs) and assistance animals (such as emotional support animals of any species or breeds).This post suggests a compromise res...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1742996/small_1695905183-avatar-joshh339.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
If the tenant has a service dog to help with anxiety, seizures, or something of that nature.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/605051/small_1621493624-avatar-bretth123.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone. This is short and sweet. I am currently screening tenants for my 2nd SFH rental. Does anyone know if Emotional Support Dogs, with all their paperwork (whatever that means) are a protected class? I hav...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/744273/small_1621496542-avatar-mollym8505.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We built our rentals on land in Kyle, TX that belongs to my parents - they have other rental homes on it as well - and my parents do not allow pit bulls or pit bull mixes on the property. It's just such a risk. I l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/126568/small_1621418089-avatar-maryjoe.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi All,
Does anyone know if it is illegal to have a NO PETS and NO SMOKERS policy in the rental application form and the lease agreement for Florida?
Not sure if this is considered discriminatory for Florida or in ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/5310/small_1621347366-avatar-sguerra923.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi guys gals.. my tenant wants to get a pet which I said was okay.. I was curious what is the common way of handling this situation in terms of how much I should charge for a deposit. I know it probably varies but its...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1348213/small_1694959065-avatar-violetl3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I guess my situation is a little unusual - I have a potential tenant who has filled out applications but did not disclose they have an emotional support dog until we mentioned there will be a pet deposit since there w...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/854378/small_1621504490-avatar-lanag5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was skimming an area forum and saw a young lady had posted, looking for section 8 housing in Bensalem that allowed pets....In response to her post, someone stated that by having her pet registered as "emotional supp...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/456514/small_1621477479-avatar-huiping.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
This property is our personal former home and I list it by myself as a realtor.
One new headache needs experienced landlords help: one potential has good income, meet the criteria of credit score (close to 680) and m...