Landlord Esa Inquiry Limits

Summary

In Minnesota, landlords are restricted from asking about the specifics of a tenants disability or treatment. They can only verify if the tenant has a disability and if the emotional support animal is necessary due to that disability. This ensures tenant privacy while allowing landlords to confirm the legitimacy of the need for an emotional support animal.

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Landlord asked about details of my mental health therapy, including if I've met my therapist in person, in response of an emotional support animal letter.
What state are you located in, ****? Different states have different laws regarding emotional support animals and landlord inquiries.
MN
In Minnesota, landlords cannot ask about the details of a tenant's disability or treatment. They can only verify the need for an emotional support animal.
What questions are included in verification?
In verification, landlords can ask:

- If you have a disability
- If the emotional support animal is necessary due to the disability
They cannot inquire about the specifics of the disability or treatment.