合理的适应和修改

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根据《公平住房法》,残疾人士可以要求合理的便利和合理的修改,以充分享受他们的家园。

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.

合理的适应

合理便利是对规则、政策或程序的改变、例外或调整。任何与合理便利有关的费用都是房东、住房提供者或房主协会的责任。不能因为你的合理便利而向你收取费用。要求的例子包括。

  • Waiving a “pet fee” for a service animal or an emotional support animal.
  • 允许租户转到一楼的单元。
  • 提供一个指定的无障碍停车位。
  • 允许租户在不能再单独居住的情况下解除租约而不受惩罚。
  • Allowing a tenant to pay rent at a later date without late fees if they receive SSDI or SSI.

合理的修改

合理的改造是指对单位内部或外部或公共区域的结构或物理变化。在私人住房中,租户要负责与改造有关的费用。在接受联邦财政援助的住房中,任何与改造有关的费用都由房东负责。要求的例子包括。

  • 在浴室墙壁上添加扶手。
  • 在建筑物内安装坡道。
  • 加宽门口,以适应轮椅或电动移动装置。
  • 降低一个单位的准入门槛。
  • 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还可以提供技术援助,对住房提供者进行公平住房法的教育,使他们不产生歧视。

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