In Ohio, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. Ohio Revised Code § 4112.02(H) and Ohio Administrative Code 4112-5-07 make it an unlawful discriminatory practice for a housing provider to refuse reasonable accommodations, including emotional support animals, or to charge extra for one. This state protection is enforced by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission 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 Boardman who refuse a valid ESA letter or continue charging pet fees may be in violation of ORC Chapter 4112 and federal law. Complaints can be filed with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.