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

A “reasonable accommodation” under Fair Housing Law in Washington is an adjustment or exception to a policy, program, or practice that ensures a qualified individual with a disability has an equal opportunity to use and enjoy their home. This could mean making an exception to a “no pets” policy for a service animal or other animal necessary for an individual’s mental or physical disability, changing or providing an alternative parking space for someone with a disability that cannot use the regular parking spots, or altering policies, such as a no-overnight-guest policy, to allow family members of a disabled individual to stay with them. Another example of a reasonable accommodation is allowing a resident with a disability to install wheelchair ramps or other modifications to their home. Landlords, property managers, and other housing providers are required to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities unless it would be an undue financial burden or a fundamental alteration to the nature of the housing provider’s services.

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