Florida Emotional-Support-Animal Accommodation Request and Decision Packet
FLORIDA EMOTIONAL-SUPPORT-ANIMAL REQUEST AND DECISION PACKET
FLORIDA RULES
Fla. Stat. § 760.27 prohibits covered housing discrimination to the extent required by federal law and bars extra compensation for an approved emotional-support animal. If disability or need is not apparent, a provider may request reliable supporting information. The provider may not demand diagnosis, severity, or medical records; require a specific form or notarized statement; or deny solely because its preferred process was not used. Internet registration alone is insufficient.
The provider may seek a specific need for each animal, proof of licensing and vaccination, and may deny a direct threat that cannot be reduced or eliminated by another accommodation. Knowingly fraudulent proof or misrepresentation may violate § 817.265.
REQUEST
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Tenant / applicant | [________________________________] |
| Property / unit | [________________________________] |
| Housing provider | [________________________________] |
| Animal(s) and species | [________________________________] |
| Requested exception or fee change | [________________________________] |
For each animal, describe the particular assistance or therapeutic emotional support: [________________________________]
If support is needed, identify the reliable source and relationship: [________________________________]
☐ Disability is apparent or already known
☐ Disability-related need is apparent or already known
☐ Limited supporting information is attached
☐ Licensing and vaccination proof is attached, if applicable
I certify that the submitted facts and documents are accurate.
Requester signature: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
PROVIDER DECISION RECORD
☐ No diagnosis, severity disclosure, or medical records required
☐ No mandatory form, notarization, or internet registry required
☐ Reliability and personal knowledge of supporting source evaluated
☐ Specific need evaluated for each requested animal
☐ Direct-threat or property-damage decision is individualized and alternatives were considered
Decision: ☐ Approve ☐ Approve alternative ☐ Request limited information ☐ Deny ☐ Counsel review
Reasons: [____________________________________________________________]
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
About This Template
Landlord-tenant paperwork governs who can stay in a property, on what terms, and what happens when something goes wrong. Leases, notices to quit, security deposit demands, and habitability complaints all have state and often city-specific requirements for timing, content, and service. Getting the paperwork right is what makes an eviction actually succeed or a security deposit actually come back, because judges regularly dismiss cases over small procedural mistakes.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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