What is a “reasonable accommodation” under Fair Housing Law?
A reasonable accommodation under Fair Housing Law in Michigan is a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service which may be necessary to accommodate an individual with a disability. This accommodation, which may include alterations to the physical environment, must be made available when needed to help an individual with a disability have equal access to housing. Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to: waiving a no-pets policy to allow a tenant and their guide dog or companion animal; allowing a tenant to make structural changes to a home, such as adding handles or grab bars for better mobility and safety; allowing for first-floor living with an elevator; or allowing a tenant to pay rent in installments. Fair Housing Law in Michigan requires that housing providers must make reasonable accommodations unless doing so would pose an undue financial or administrative burden on the housing provider.
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