Get an AB 468 Compliant Berkeley ESA Letter Online

Yes. You can complete a genuine online evaluation with a California-licensed therapist the same day. Under AB 468, two consultations are required, and your signed letter is issued 30 days after your first call.

No. Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the federal Fair Housing Act, a valid ESA letter eliminates pet deposits, pet rent, and breed restrictions. Your landlord has legal obligations under both state and federal law. State enforcement through the California Civil Rights Department remains fully active.

Any mental health condition that significantly affects daily life qualifies, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety.

An ESA letter is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Most landlords require documentation issued within the past year.

Yes. Landlords in Berkeley are required to accommodate valid ESA letters under the federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

If your landlord rejects your ESA letter, file a complaint directly with the California Civil Rights Department. State enforcement remains fully active. You can also file with HUD at hud.gov or call 1-800-669-9777. Contact us directly and we will liaise with your landlord on your behalf. If unresolved, you get a full refund.

No. ESA letters cover housing only under the Fair Housing Act. Your ESA does not have public access rights and airlines are no longer required to accommodate ESAs in the cabin. If you need public access and air travel rights, a PSD letter covers both with a task-trained dog.

Yes. California requires a 30-day client-provider relationship before an ESA letter can be issued. Evaluation begins same day. Two consultations are required. Your letter issues 30 days after your first call.