The short answer is none.
The law defines an emotional support animal as "an animal that does not require training to do work, perform tasks, provide assistance, or provide therapeutic emotional support by virtue of its presence which alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person's disability."
Because ESAs require no training, they are not protected by the same laws as Service Animals. For example, they have no Public Access Rights (they are not permitted to enter places that don't normally allow pets).
The only laws that protect ESAs are the Fair Housing Act and (loosely) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Only Service Animals have Public Access Rights. However, there are guidelines they must follow. Although an ESA is not required training, it may be in your best interest that they follow these guidelines as well. Because even in context within the laws that protect ESAs, tenants and employers are allowed to deny ESAs that are considered dangerous, causing a nuisance, or are destructive.
Here is a list of behaviors that can be expected of any Assistance Animal:
1). They should not show aggressive behaviors towards people or other animals when in public.
2). They should not solicit food or petting from other people.
3). They should walk calmly on a leash and stay focused on the handler.
4). They should not urinate or defecate indoors.
5). They should not sniff merchandise or people or intrude into other people’s space.
6). They should not vocalize or bark in public places.
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