Mga Makatwirang Akomodasyon at Pagbabago

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Sa ilalim ng Fair Housing Act, ang mga taong may kapansanan ay pinahihintulutan na humiling ng mga makatwirang kaluwagan at makatwirang pagbabago upang lubos na masiyahan sa kanilang mga tahanan.

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.

Mga Makatwirang Akomodasyon

Ang isang makatwirang akomodasyon ay isang pagbabago, pagbubukod, o pagsasaayos sa mga tuntunin, patakaran, o pamamaraan. Ang anumang mga gastos na nauugnay sa isang makatwirang akomodasyon ay pananagutan ng may-ari, tagapagbigay ng pabahay, o asosasyon ng may-ari ng bahay. Hindi ka maaaring singilin ng bayad para sa iyong makatwirang tirahan. Kasama sa mga halimbawa ng mga kahilingan ang:

  • Waiving a “pet fee” for a service animal or an emotional support animal.
  • Pagpapahintulot sa isang nangungupahan na lumipat sa isang yunit sa ground floor.
  • Pagbibigay ng itinalagang accessible na parking space.
  • Pagpapahintulot sa isang nangungupahan na sirain ang kanilang pag-upa nang walang parusa kung hindi na sila mabubuhay nang mag-isa.
  • Allowing a tenant to pay rent at a later date without late fees if they receive SSDI or SSI.

Mga Makatwirang Pagbabago

Ang isang makatwirang pagbabago ay isang istruktura o pisikal na pagbabago sa loob o labas ng isang yunit o karaniwang lugar. Sa pribadong pabahay, ang nangungupahan ay may pananagutan para sa mga gastos na may kaugnayan sa mga pagbabago. Sa pabahay na tumatanggap ng pederal na tulong pinansyal, ang anumang mga gastos na nauugnay sa mga pagbabago ay responsibilidad ng may-ari. Kasama sa mga halimbawa ng mga kahilingan ang:

  • Pagdaragdag ng mga grab bar sa isang dingding ng banyo.
  • Paglalagay ng ramp sa isang gusali.
  • Pagpapalawak ng pintuan para malagyan ng wheelchair o motorized mobility device.
  • Pagbaba ng threshold ng pagpasok ng isang unit.
  • 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.

Ang HOME ay maaari ding magbigay ng teknikal na tulong upang turuan ang mga tagapagbigay ng pabahay sa mga batas ng patas na pabahay upang hindi sila magdiskrimina.

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