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 its administrative rules entitle a person with a disability to keep an assistance animal in their housing without any extra charge. 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 Toledo 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