Acomodaciones y Modificaciones Razonables

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Bajo la Ley de Vivienda Justa, las personas con discapacidades pueden solicitar adaptaciones y modificaciones razonables para disfrutar plenamente de sus hogares.

Federal law defines disability as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.”

A physical or mental impairment can include hearing, mobility and visual impairments, chronic alcoholism, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or intellectual or developmental disabilities that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as walking, talking, hearing, seeing, breathing, learning, performing manual tasks, and caring for oneself.

Requesting a reasonable accommodation when using SSDI or SSI funds to pay rent

The Fair Housing Act protects resident’s rights to ask for a reasonable accommodation (RA) for an exception to rules and policies in order to accommodate a disability. You have a right to ask for your rent due date to be extended due to the extra time necessary for your Disability income to become available without being charged late fees and without being given a “Pay or Quit” notice. For example:

Joe’s rent is due on the 1st of the month. His SSDI income doesn’t get released until the 3rd of the month. His property management charges a $10 late fee for those who pay later than the 1st. However, Joe can request a RA to pay his rent on the 3rd in accordance with his SSDI payment.

The landlord may ask for verification, such as an award letter from the Department of Social Security, but should not ask you to go into specific details about your disability.

Request for a Reasonable Accommodation

To:
Address:
From:
Address:
Phone:
Property Address:

The following member of my household has a disability: _________________________

This household member receives Social Security Disability (SSDI) payments due to their disability.

I am requesting the following change or changes be made and/or allowed so that the aforementioned person may have equal opportunity to use and enjoy this dwelling and common areas available to all tenants, as afforded by the Federal Fair Housing Act, Title 42 §3604, Subsections 3a and/or 3b.

Because the SSDI payments are received on the ___ day of each month, I ask that the rent payment date be moved to that date each month, and that late fees related to failure to pay rent on the 1st day of the month not be charged. I ask that any prior fees related to failure to pay by the 1st day of the month be refunded to my household.

An award document or Social Security statement showing that my household receives SSDI payments is attached to this request. Please respond to my request, in writing, within ten working days.

Signature: _________________________   Date: ____________________

If your request is ignored or denied, HOME may be able to assist. Contact us using the form below to tell us about your experience.

Acomodaciones Razonables

Una acomodación razonable es un cambio, excepción o ajuste a las reglas, políticas o procedimientos. Cualquier costo asociado con una acomodación razonable es responsabilidad del propietario, del proveedor de vivienda o de la asociación de propietarios. No se le puede cobrar un cargo por su acomodación razonable. Ejemplos de solicitudes incluyen:

  • Waiving a “pet fee” for a service animal or an emotional support animal.
  • Permitir que un inquilino se traslade a una unidad de planta baja.
  • Proporcionar un espacio de estacionamiento accesible designado.
  • Permitir a un inquilino romper su contrato de arrendamiento sin penalización si ya no puede vivir solo.
  • Allowing a tenant to pay rent at a later date without late fees if they receive SSDI or SSI.

Modificaciones razonables

Una modificación razonable es un cambio estructural o físico en el interior o exterior de una unidad o área común. En las viviendas privadas, el inquilino es responsable de los costos relacionados con las modificaciones. En las viviendas que reciben asistencia financiera federal, cualquier costo asociado con las modificaciones es responsabilidad del propietario. Ejemplos de solicitudes incluyen:

  • Agregar barras de agarre a las paredes del baño.
  • Instalación de una rampa en un edificio.
  • Ensanchar la puerta para acomodar una silla de ruedas o un dispositivo de movilidad motorizado.
  • Bajar el umbral de entrada de una unidad.
  • Modifying door knobs to levers for someone with mobility impairments

If you need assistance with making a request for a reasonable accommodation or modification, please contact us. If you have been denied a reasonable accommodation or modification or feel that you are facing discrimination because of your disability, we urge you to report it to us so we can investigate and assist you. HOME can help you understand and advocate for your fair housing rights. There are no charges for any of HOME’s services and all calls are confidential. Interpreter services are offered in many languages.

HOME también puede proporcionar asistencia técnica para educar a los proveedores de vivienda sobre las leyes de vivienda justa para que no discriminen.

Reportar una queja de equidad de vivienda a HOME