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1ou and determined an ESA is appropriate. The delivery method (online telehealth) doesn't make it invalid — what matters is a real licensed provider evaluation. What is not valid is an instant "registration" sold without any evaluation.`},{q:"What should be included in an ESA letter?",a:"A housing ESA letter should include the licensed provider's name, license type, number, and state; a statement that you have a disability-related need for the emotional support animal; housing accommodation language; the issue date; the provider's signature; and a way to verify it. It does not need to disclose your specific diagnosis."},{q:"Does an ESA letter need to name my diagnosis to be valid?",a:"No. A valid ESA letter confirms a disability-related need for the animal but does not need to state your specific diagnosis. A landlord may request documentation that reasonably supports the need, but generally cannot require your diagnosis or full medical records."},{q:"Is a one-time ESA letter still valid, or do I need a subscription?",a:"A one-time letter from a licensed provider is valid for housing. Because housing letters are generally treated as current for about 12 months, many people renew each year so their documentation stays recent for lease renewals and new applications — but a subscription isn't required for validity."},{q:"Can a landlord reject a valid ESA letter from an online provider?",a:`A landlord must consider a reasonable-accommodation request supported by a valid letter, and generally cannot reject it simply because it came from an online (telehealth) provider. They can deny in limited, individualized situations — such as a documented direct threat or substantial damage. 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