Service Animal and ESA in HOA — When the HOA Says No
Under the Fair Housing Act, HOAs must provide reasonable accommodations for disability-related assistance animal requests. This applies to both service animals and emotional support animals. The HOA can request documentation but cannot impose requirements beyond HUD guidance.
HOA Disability Accommodation — Reasonable Modification Requests
Section 804(f)(3)(A) of the Fair Housing Act requires housing providers, including HOAs, to permit reasonable modifications to the premises at the expense of the person with a disability. The HOA may impose conditions to ensure restoration but cannot simply refuse.