What are the specific protections for people with disabilities in the housing market?

In Hawaii, disability law provides specific protections for people with disabilities in the housing market. The federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in housing and makes it illegal for landlords to deny housing based on their disability or for landlords to treat them differently from other tenants. The FHA requires landlords to make accommodations for tenants with disabilities such as allowing them to have service animals, providing accessible features to a building, or making a unit wheelchair accessible if needed. The FHA also requires housing providers to make reasonable modifications to the premises, such as installing a ramp or modifying a bathroom, to make it easier for disabled occupants to use the unit. In addition, Hawaii state law also includes additional protections for people with disabilities in the housing market. The Hawaii Fair Housing Law prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants based on their disability, and it prohibits housing providers from refusing to rent to a tenant because of a disability. This law also requires that landlords make reasonable accommodations and modifications to the premises to make it accessible for tenants with disabilities. In summary, disability law in Hawaii provides specific protections for people with disabilities in the housing market. The federal Fair Housing Act and Hawaii state law both prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in the housing market and require reasonable accommodations and modifications.

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