In Virginia, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. The Virginia Fair Housing Law requires housing providers to accommodate assistance animals, with no pet fee, no pet deposit, and no additional rent (Va. Code § 36-96.3:1). Under Va. Code § 36-96.3:2, a landlord cannot reject an assistance animal as a threat based solely on its breed, size, or type. This state protection is enforced by the Virginia Fair Housing Office and remains fully active. The federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) provides the same obligation, and that statute has not changed.
Landlords in Ashburn who refuse a valid ESA letter or continue charging pet fees may be in violation of Va. Code § 36-96.3:1 and federal law. Complaints can be filed with the Virginia Fair Housing Office.