The federal and Florida fair housing acts do not provide sufficient guidance as to what information a community association can request to verify a resident’s need for an emotional support animal.
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Since many associations have had negative experiences with residents attempting to take advantage of the lack of clarity in the law, some associations are now adamant about demanding absolute proof of a resident’s need for an accommodation and, in doing so, may go beyond the scope of a reasonable inquiry.
