Emotional Support Animal Refund

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In Texas, landlords must make reasonable accommodations for emotional support animals, including waiving pet deposits. With a letter from a licensed healthcare professional, you can request a refund for your deposit. If your landlord refuses, consider seeking help from a local legal professional.

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New Braunfels atexas
Hello David. In Texas, landlords must make reasonable accommodations for assistance animals, including emotional support animals. This includes waiving pet deposits. You may request a refund for your deposit. For further assistance, seek advice from a local legal professional.
So do I have to purchase a license an registration fomeESA
Hello David. In Texas, there's no legal requirement to register an emotional support animal (ESA) with any specific organization. However, you may need to provide a letter from a licensed healthcare professional confirming the need for your ESA.
I. have the letter from my doctor requesting that they allow Annie my Beagle to tobe my support dog due toe anxiety problems
Hello David. With the doctor's letter, you've fulfilled the requirement under Texas law for your Beagle, Annie, to be recognized as an Emotional Support Animal. No further registration is needed.
Vi guess my question is they will aske why I did not ask for this before but my doctor thinks I need it now
Hello David. A change in medical condition is a valid reason for needing an ESA. Your doctor's letter is evidence of this. You can present it to your landlord and discuss your situation.
Ok thank you have a blessed Thanksgiving
You're welcome, David. Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving as well. If you have more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Take care!
Will due
Hello David. Thank you for reaching out. It seems you've received comprehensive guidance on your issue. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.
This is David Christie I have the letter making Annie my Beagle a Emotional support animal can I request my deposit of *$ refunded to me asap
Hello David. Given that you have a letter from a licensed healthcare professional for your emotional support animal, you can request a refund for your deposit under Texas law. If your landlord refuses, consider seeking help from a local legal professional.