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Landlords, managers back study into emotional‑support animal verification
Summary
Property managers and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board asked the legislature to create a commission to study ESA verification and misuse in multifamily housing (H.1534), arguing verification standards are inconsistent and local landlords face operational impacts.
Property‑management groups and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board urged the Joint Committee on Housing to favorably report House Bill 15,34, which would create a commission to study access to emotional‑support animals (ESAs) in residential housing.
Why it matters: Managers reported a steep rise in ESA documentation since 2022 and said current verification practices are inconsistent and sometimes inadequate. They urged a commission composed of housing…
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