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Yes. You can complete a genuine online evaluation with a Florida-licensed therapist the same day, and your signed letter is delivered by email within 24 hours.

No. Under Florida Statute 760.27 and the federal Fair Housing Act, a valid ESA letter eliminates pet deposits, pet rent, and breed restrictions. Your landlord has legal obligations under both state and federal law. State enforcement through Florida Commission on Human Relations remains fully active.

Any mental health condition that significantly affects daily life qualifies, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety.

An ESA letter is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Most landlords require documentation issued within the past year.

Yes. Landlords in Miami are required to accommodate valid ESA letters under the federal Fair Housing Act and Florida Statute 760.27.

If your landlord rejects your ESA letter, file a complaint directly with the Florida Commission on Human Relations. State enforcement remains fully active. You can also file with HUD at hud.gov or call 1-800-669-9777. Contact us directly and we will liaise with your landlord on your behalf. If unresolved, you get a full refund.

No. ESA letters cover housing only under the Fair Housing Act. Your ESA does not have public access rights and airlines are no longer required to accommodate ESAs in the cabin. If you need public access and air travel rights, a PSD letter covers both with a task-trained dog.

Yes. Miami-Dade County's 1989 pit bull ban was nullified in October 2023, when Florida barred local governments from breed-specific bans. Private landlords and condo associations can still set their own breed rules, but a valid ESA letter overrides landlord breed and weight restrictions under Florida Statute 760.27 and the federal Fair Housing Act.