ESA Vs. Service Animal Distinctions 2

Question 1

Under the ADA, which of the following tasks would qualify a dog as a service animal rather than an ESA?

Accepted Answer

Detecting a drop in blood sugar and alerting the handler

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Providing comfort during anxiety attacks

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Sleeping next to someone with depression

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Being present during therapy sessions

Question 2

Which law primarily governs ESA access rights in rental housing?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Housing Act (FHA)

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Question 3

A landlord with a strict no-pets policy receives an ESA request. What is the landlord legally required to do?

Accepted Answer

Engage in an interactive process and make a reasonable accommodation if valid documentation is provided

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Deny the request because the no-pet policy applies equally to all

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Allow the ESA only if it is a dog or cat

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Charge a pet deposit before allowing the ESA

Question 4

Which statement best describes how the ADA treats ESAs in places of public accommodation?

Accepted Answer

ESAs are not covered by the ADA for public access rights

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ESAs have full access rights identical to service animals

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ESAs may enter if the handler has a letter from a licensed therapist

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ESAs are permitted in restaurants but not retail stores

Question 5

A hotel refuses entry to a guest's ESA, citing no-pet policy. Is this generally lawful?

Accepted Answer

Yes, hotels are not required to admit ESAs under the ADA

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No, hotels must accept all ESAs under the ADA

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No, the FHA requires hotels to admit ESAs

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Yes, but only if the ESA is over 25 pounds

Question 6

What two questions may ADA-covered businesses legally ask someone claiming to have a service animal?

Accepted Answer

Is the animal required because of a disability, and what work or task has it been trained to perform?

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What is your disability, and do you have a doctor's note for the animal?

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Is the animal certified, and has it passed a public access test?

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Is the animal registered, and what breed is it?

Question 7

How does species eligibility differ between service animals and ESAs under federal law?

Accepted Answer

Service animals under the ADA are limited to dogs (and miniature horses); ESAs can be various species

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Both are limited to dogs only

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ESAs are limited to dogs; service animals can be any species

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Both can be any domesticated animal