What is a “reasonable accommodation” under Fair Housing Law?

A reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Law in Oklahoma is a change in the usual practices of a landlord, homeowner, or real estate developer that is necessary to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy their dwelling or housing-related services. For example, if a tenant has limited mobility and needs a ramp to their apartment, the landlord may be required to provide the ramp as a reasonable accommodation. Also, a reasonable accommodation may involve an adjustment to rules, policies, or services that are necessary to provide people with disabilities with equal access to a dwelling or housing-related services. In addition to physical modifications, reasonable accommodations may include waiving a “no pets” policy for a tenant who uses an emotional support animal or changing a rental policy that requires everyone in a household to meet a certain age requirement for a tenant who needs a caregiver to live with them. To be considered a reasonable accommodation, the requested change must be necessary for the person with a disability to be able to use and enjoy the dwelling or services. It must be reasonable both in terms of the cost to the landlord and in the operations of the property. The requested change should not cause an undue financial or administrative burden, or harm to the safety, health, or wellbeing of other tenants.

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