06/05/2026
HUD just shifted its enforcement position on emotional support animals — and Florida community associations need to pay attention.
As of May 22, 2026, HUD has signaled it will apply a stricter, ADA-aligned standard when evaluating ESA accommodation complaints. But this doesn't eliminate liability under the Fair Housing Act or Florida's Fair Housing Act. The legal risk hasn't disappeared — it's just changed shape.
Before your board approves, denies or modifies any ESA accommodation request, get experienced legal counsel involved. Learn more using the link in our bio.