A Landlord’s Guide to Emotional Support and Service Dogs in Maryland Rental Housing
When are emotional support and/or service animals allowed in rental housing in Maryland?
Under Maryland law, landlords are required to allow tenants with disabilities to keep emotional support and/or service dog in the rental unit, with very limited exceptions. Landlords may be able to inquire and request that documentation be provided by a tenant regarding the need for the requested reasonable accommodation for an emotional support and/or service animal, prior to granting such request.