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Does Tennessee have its own ESA law?
Educational content, not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a state-licensed attorney.
What the law says
Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 66-7-111 and 66-28-406 recognize support animals (including emotional support) in housing; § 39-16-304 penalizes misrepresentation.
In plain language
Yes — Tennessee law defines “support animal” to include emotional support and lets a tenant request an exception to no-pet and pet-fee rules with reliable documentation of a disability-related need, while making it a misdemeanor to fake one. A legitimate letter from a licensed provider is what supports the request. This is general information, not legal advice — consult a Tennessee-licensed attorney about your situation.
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