A tenant is still responsible for any damage that a service or emotional support animal causes. A landlord are not allowed to charge pet deposits or increased monthly rent for service animals-and the description of such is rather broad. I think it is doubtful that a physician stated that a puppy was "required"-but it is a difficult to question her because the laws are very strict.

I am a paraplegic and have a service animal. He is also helpful with my ADD to some extent-I may never get to the grocery store for myself, but I will for him! if the parent isn't organized then I can't imagine a puppy is going to solve the kids issues. I think what your tenant did was underhanded-not because she has to ask your permission (because you don't have to if you have a service animal), but because I don't think it is a service OR emotional support animal. I suggest you do some research on the federal guidelines-just incase. It is best to be informed.