In Ohio, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. The Ohio Civil Rights Act (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112) prohibits housing discrimination based on disability and requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations, including for assistance animals. 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 Cleveland 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 Ohio Civil Rights Commission