In Florida, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. Florida Statute 760.27 sets the documentation standards for emotional support animals in housing and requires ESA letters from licensed professionals with personal knowledge of your condition. This state protection is enforced by the 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 The Villages 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 the Florida Commission on Human Relations.