In Florida, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. Fla. Stat. § 760.27 makes it unlawful for a housing provider to discriminate against a person with a disability or a disability-related need for an emotional support animal, bars extra charges for the animal, and recognizes information from a licensed health care practitioner or telehealth provider as reliable supporting documentation. 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 Clearwater who refuse a valid ESA letter or continue charging pet fees may be in violation of Fla. Stat. § 760.27 and federal law. Complaints can be filed with the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR).