Re: disability access - Landlord Forum thread 352834

Re: disability access by Anonymous on June 14, 2017 @23:24

Not all request for a reasonable modification need to be in writing, but the landlord should respond in writing so there is a paper trail for future reference.

HUD rules for requiring an additional deposit is limited to what modifications are requested.

The HUD-DOJ Statement notes, “The tenant is obligated to restore those portions of the interior of the dwelling to their previous condition only where “it is reasonable to do so” and where the housing provider has requested the restoration. The tenant is not responsible for expenses associated with reasonable wear and tear. In general, if the modifications do not affect the housing provider’s or subsequent tenant’s use or enjoyment of the premises, the tenant cannot be required to restore the modifications to their prior state. A housing provider may choose to keep the modifications in place at the end of the tenancy.”

In regard to exterior modifications, a resident cannot be required to restore these changes. The HUD-DOJ Statement states: “The Fair Housing Act expressly provides that housing providers may only require restoration of modifications made to interiors of the dwelling at the end of the tenancy. Reasonable modifications such as ramps to the front door of the dwelling or modifications made to laundry rooms or building entrances are not required to be restored.”

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