Sample Letters – Housing and Assistance Animals

[Date]

Larry Landlord
123 Main Street
Raleigh, NC 12345

Re: Reasonable Accommodation Request

Dear Mr. Landlord:

I live at unit 101 of Pleasant Apartments. I am a person with a disability as defined under the Fair Housing Act. My disability limits me from interacting with other people.

In order to ensure I have equal access to my home, I am requesting a reasonable accommodation to have my emotional support animal live with me. My emotional support cat, Kitty, helps to lessen my anxiety.

Please see the attached verification letter from my healthcare provider explaining how this accommodation will assist me with my disability.

Please respond to my request in writing within the next ten (10) business days. If you have any questions about my request, please do not hesitate to contact me at (123) 456-7890 or jsmith@email.com. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jon Smith

[Date]

Dear Larry Landlord:

Jon Smith is my patient and has been under my care for the past three years. I am familiar with his medical history and with the substantial functional limitations of his disability.

Due to his documented disability, Mr. Smith has certain limitations regarding social interaction with other people. In order to help alleviate his difficulties and to enhance his ability to live independently, I recommend that he have a cat as an emotional support animal. This will help Mr. Smith manage symptoms associated with his disability.

Thank you for providing this reasonable accommodation to Mr. Smith.

Sincerely,

Doctor David Healthy, M.D.