Right to Reasonable Accommodations

The Right to Reasonable Accommodations is a legal protection that requires landlords to make necessary changes or exceptions to their policies, practices, or services to accommodate tenants with disabilities. This right is based on the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in housing. Reasonable accommodations may include allowing a service animal in a no-pet building, providing a reserved parking space for a tenant with mobility issues, or modifying a rental unit to improve accessibility. Tenants with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations from their landlords, and landlords must grant these requests unless they would pose an undue financial or administrative burden. If a landlord refuses to provide a reasonable accommodation, the tenant may have grounds for a discrimination complaint or legal action.