ESA Handler Responsibilities and Conduct 3

Question 1

A handler's ESA consistently barks loudly at night, disturbing neighbors. What is the landlord's legal position?

Accepted Answer

The landlord may take action if the ESA creates an undue burden or direct threat

Answer

If an ESA causes significant disturbances that create an undue burden or direct threat, the landlord may have grounds to revoke or deny the accommodation.

Question 2

What should an ESA handler do if they are moving to a new rental property with a different landlord?

Accepted Answer

Submit a new reasonable accommodation request with updated ESA documentation to the new landlord

Answer

ESA accommodation must be requested separately at each new housing situation by submitting a new request and current documentation to the new landlord.

Question 3

Which of the following animals can legally qualify as an ESA under the FHA?

Accepted Answer

Any domesticated animal that provides emotional support, as recommended by a licensed mental health professional

Answer

Federal guidance allows a wide range of domesticated animals to serve as ESAs, as determined by a licensed mental health professional's recommendation.

Question 4

If a handler's ESA bites another resident, what is the likely legal outcome regarding the accommodation?

Accepted Answer

The landlord can terminate the accommodation if the ESA poses a direct threat to others

Answer

A direct physical threat such as biting another resident gives the landlord legal grounds to terminate the ESA accommodation.

Question 5

A handler's mental health professional moves out of state and can no longer provide ESA documentation. What should the handler do?

Accepted Answer

Seek a new licensed mental health professional to evaluate and issue updated documentation

Answer

Handlers should find a new licensed mental health professional to provide current documentation when their previous provider is no longer available.

(ESA) Certified Emotional Support Animal Practice Test

(ESA) Certified Emotional Support Animal Practice Test

ESA Handler Responsibilities and Conduct 3