In Florida, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. Florida Statute 760.27 makes it unlawful to discriminate in housing against a person with a disability or disability-related need for an emotional support animal, and it prohibits landlords from requiring extra compensation for the animal. This state protection is enforced by the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) 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 Cape Coral who refuse a valid ESA letter or continue charging pet fees may be in violation of Florida Statute 760.27 and federal law. Complaints can be filed with the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)