In Florida, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. Florida Statute 760.27 prohibits a housing provider from denying a reasonable accommodation for an emotional support animal and bars any requirement that you pay extra compensation for that animal. 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 Richmond West 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 Florida Commission on Human Relations.