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disability access by Anonymous on June 14, 2017 @17:56

                              
We have tenants in a 3 Bedroom townhouse, bedrooms and full bath on the second floor, kitchen, dining room and half bath
on the ground floor except the living room is a step down.
They have been fairly punctual with the rent except the few times when they have been laid off. He has just lost his job in the last month. (this Might be a long post, sorry)
Unfortunately his wife was injured in an accident and suffered a spinal cord injury and will not be able to walk again.
they want to install a chair lift and ramps which I have no problem with except they will have to carry her onto the chair lift which will be a step up as the stairs end on a small landing. The bathroom is not big at all and the doorways cannot be widened as there is no space.
My concern is that with all this carrying and picking up,if they slip and fall, will I be held liable for any injuries they suffer.
He has said all the modifications will be removed and the house brought back to its original shape when they leave. I do not know how he is going to manage that as he does not a job right now and might not even be bale to pay July rent.
ANY ADVICE PLEASE Thanks
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Re: disability access by Garry on June 14, 2017 @21:20 [ Reply ]
First, get all your tenant's requests in writing, and you provide your answers in writing, also. Both of you should be very specific regarding any details. Next, because this could be a big expense to have done, tell your Ts they must have the ramp and chair lift installed by professionals at the tenants expense. This next part I'm not sure about, but I think you can ask them to put down an additional deposit, to cover you if the Ts leave without having the ramp or chair lift removed. As for July's rent, you will need to wait til July comes, and then issue them the standard 3 day notice to pay rent, when their grace period is up. It's fine to feel sorry for these people, and hopefully several government programs will help them out in their time of need. But you as the LL may not be financially able to help them, either.

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