Emotional Support Animal – Sample Provider Letter

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 [Name of Provider

Street Address

City/Town, State, Zip Code

Email Address]

 

[Date]

Dear [Housing authority/Landlord name],

[Full name of tenant] is my patient and has been under my care since [date]. I am intimately familiar with their history and disability. They meet the definition of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Due to mental illness, [first name] has certain limitations regarding [social interaction/coping with stress/ anxiety, etc.]. In order to help alleviate these difficulties, and to enhance their ability to live independently and to fully use and enjoy the dwelling unit you own and/or administer, I am recommending an emotional support animal that will assist [first name] in coping with their disability.

Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

[Signature of provider]

 

[Printed name of provider]


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