In Florida, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. Florida Statute 760.27 prohibits discrimination in housing against a person with a disability-related need for an emotional support animal, which means a valid ESA letter removes pet fees, pet deposits, and breed limits. This state protection is enforced by Florida Commission on Human Relations 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 Lake City 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 Florida Commission on Human Relations.