Are landlords required to provide reasonable accommodations to tenants with disabilities under Fair Housing Law?

Yes, under Fair Housing Law in North Dakota, landlords must provide reasonable accommodations to tenants with disabilities. According to the Federal Fair Housing Act, landlords must make reasonable changes or accommodations to the rental unit or rules to ensure that the tenant with a disability does not face discrimination. The accommodations must be necessary and allow the tenant with a disability to use and enjoy the premises. One example of a reasonable accommodation for a tenant with a disability might be a ramp or elevator installed in a multi-story building to make it wheelchair accessible. Another example might be allowing a service animal into a rental unit that otherwise has a “no pets” policy. In addition to the Fair Housing Act, North Dakota also has its own Fair Housing Act which prohibits discrimination against tenants based on source of income. This means that landlords may not discriminate against those receiving government assistance, such as Social Security or Section 8. Though landlords must provide reasonable accommodations to tenants with disabilities, they are not required to make changes or accommodations for tenants with disabilities that would cause financial hardship or a disruption of the rental property. Additionally, the tenant with a disability is usually responsible for paying any additional costs associated with the reasonable accommodation.

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