Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Requests: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how tenants with disabilities can request changes to housing rules or physical unit modifications to ensure fair living conditions.
This scheme allows tenants with disabilities to request changes to house rules or physical modifications to their living space to ensure they have equal access to housing.
Who it's for
This is for any tenant living in a housing unit who has a disability.
What you get
You can request a standardized process to change how housing rules are applied to you or to request physical changes to your unit. This can include exceptions to standard building policies or modifications to the physical space to help you live more easily.
What it costs you
There is no monetary cost to make a request, but you must participate in an "interactive process." This means you will need to engage in a back-and-forth discussion with your housing provider to evaluate and discuss your specific needs.
The catch to know
A common error occurs when housing providers deny requests for emotional support animals without conducting a proper legal review. Always ensure the process follows proper legal guidelines.
How to apply
- Contact your housing provider to state your request.
- Engage in the interactive process to discuss your needs and potential solutions.
- Provide necessary information to help the provider evaluate the request.