by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 1, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
It is no secret that California has one of the strictest regulations concerning the utilization of emotional support animals. As a renter, a worker, or a pet owner in California, you must not only rely on the federal legislation. There is also another thing that you...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 1, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
If you have an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) or are thinking of acquiring one to live in your rented apartment, you have probably asked yourself the following question, which many tenants ask annually: can the landlord make you pay for keeping an ESA? The traditional...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 1, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
When it comes to renting a home with an emotional support animal (ESA), the first question on many people’s minds is cost. Specifically, will there be an additional fee charged in the form of a pet deposit? The quick answer is no – if you have a legitimate ESA letter,...
