Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9-7-11
Evaluation of documents submitted for use of an emotional support animal as a reasonable accommodation
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Sec. 11. If an individual described in section 9 of this chapter submits a request for a reasonable accommodation, a person who offers to rent or otherwise make available a dwelling may evaluate any documents submitted with the request for a reasonable accommodation to verify the individual's disability related need for an emotional support animal.
Indiana Code § 22-9-7-11 establishes that when a person with a disability submits a request for a reasonable accommodation to keep an emotional support animal, the housing provider is permitted to review any supporting documents included with that request in order to verify that the individual has a disability-related need for the animal. The provision does not mandate automatic approval; it creates a review process. Documentation submitted alongside the accommodation request may be examined to confirm the connection between the disability and the need for an emotional support animal.
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Under Ind. Code § 22-9-7-11, housing providers who receive a reasonable accommodation request for an emotional support animal are permitted to evaluate any documents the applicant or tenant submits alongside that request. Compliant operators typically establish a consistent, documented process for reviewing such materials to verify the disability-related need, applying the same standards across all similar requests. Maintaining records of the review process and the documents received can support a clear and defensible accommodation workflow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9-7-11 means that when you submit a reasonable accommodation request for an emotional support animal, your housing provider has the legal authority to review any documents you include with that request to verify your disability-related need. Understanding what kinds of supporting documentation are generally considered relevant can help you prepare a complete request. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing agencies can provide general information about what the documentation review process typically involves and what options may be available if a request is denied.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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