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MY MOTHER HAD A STOKE WICH PARALIZED HER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HEER BODY SHE IS WHEELCHAIR BOUND NOW .SO I NEED ALOT OF STUFF DONE TO THE HOUSE TO MAKE IT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUT I DONT OWN MY HOME I RENT FROM A REAL ESTATE COMPANY .MY RENT IS PAID UP SO DOES THE LAND LORD HAVE TO ACCIMODATE US
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Re: WHEELCHAIR BOUND
You may make changes that are necessary to continue using the apartment, as long as they are done in a workmanlike manner and you can remove the changes when you move out. You need to let the LL know ahead of time. This will be at your expense.
If the property provides parking you can request a closer or better situated spot. -
Re: WHEELCHAIR BOUND
I wish to inform you that the provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act and Fair Housing Amendments Act (42 U.S. Code §§ 3601-3619, 3631) will have jurisdiction in the matter. The landlord must accommodate your reasonable requests. The landlord must reasonably adjust rules, procedures, or services. You may take permission of the landlord and make changes and undo the changes at the time of leaving the premises at your own expense.
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Re: WHEELCHAIR BOUND
The easiest way to handle this is to move to a more properly equipped place after your lease it up.Due to a recent promotion, I should now be referred to as Major Obvious.
I would not be trying to provide information and knowledge if I did not sympathize.
Some days it is just not worth chewing through the restraints to face life.Comment
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Re: WHEELCHAIR BOUND
No, the landlord does not have to accommodate if she rented the place before she became wheelchair bound. Making permanent modifications to the landlord's property to accommodate her can leave you open for a big, fat damages claim.Originally posted by AUNTIE LIL View Post
Your options are to find another place that is handicapped accessible.Comment
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Re: WHEELCHAIR BOUND
Just to let you know, EVEN IF the LL permits work to be done to make the place accessible, most tenants, when they move out, DO NOT RETURN THE PLACE TO THE CONDITION IT WAS IN PRIOR TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS. They don't have the money, they didn't realize doing it would be so expensive, they can't afford to do it because of move out costs, etc.
This means the LL is not likely to be motivated to permit any changes since the person was not disabled when they took tenancy.
By law, the LL does NOT have to accommodate to this situation in any way, shape, or form since this disability happened after tenancy was established.
As others have said, best move to a place that is more handicapped accessible after your term is up. Start looking around now to see what places offer the best options for you.Comment
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Re: WHEELCHAIR BOUND
The LL MUST allow you to make reasonable accomodations to your unit, including things like ramps and hand bars. Check the ADA.
You must pay for it and you MUST return the unit to original condition when you leave.
You CANNOT break your lease without cost to you just bc of the intervening disability. Then where will you go, there are VERY few handicap accessible apartments on the market.Comment
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Re: WHEELCHAIR BOUND
In my experience, this does not happen 9 times out of 10. The unit is usually NOT returned to the original condition, so landlords beware.Originally posted by goddessoflubboc View PostComment
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It is not up to the LL and they can earn themselves a lot of pain if they disallow it:Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Under the Fair Housing Act, it is also unlawful for any person to refuse to permit, at the expense of the handicapped person, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or intended to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises of a dwelling. A “modification” means any change to the public or common use areas of a building or any change to a dwelling unit.
In addition the LL may have to pay for modifications outside the unit if the bldg doesn't meet guidelines.
If they receive federal funds then the complex pays for everything.
Do not spout incorrect information when you can't even bother to register.Comment
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Re: WHEELCHAIR BOUND
Unless the building receives federal funds, they do not have to comply with the modifications.Comment
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Absolutely incorrect. I would recommend you read up on the Fair Housing laws.Originally posted by Friend In Court View PostComment
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