Fake Emotionl Support Pets Archives - The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Animals• September 6, 2019

HB 4910: Michigan Seeks to Criminalize Fake Emotional Support Animal Requests

Given that there can be major penalties for wrongfully denying a request for an emotional support animal, it is important for condominium and homeowners associations to consult with counsel in order to determine whether a request for an emotional support animal is legitimate.

Animals• December 11, 2017

Michigan Senate Bill 663: Michigan Cracks Down on Fake Emotional Support Animals

On November 28, 2017, Senator Peter MacGregor introduced Senate Bill 663, which would criminalize a fake request for an emotional support animal or service animal. Requests for emotional support animals and service animals continue to increase under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.1101 et seq. While a legitimate request for an emotional…