Skip to main content
Skip to and open main menu Home Modification Resources
Provided by the HMinfo Clearinghouse
Accessibility Options Login Search
Translating high quality research specific to better design and building practice
Translating high quality research specific to better design and building practice

Modifying Rental Properties: Legal and Practical Considerations for Tenants with Disabilities

Please note: Our resources are current on the date of their publication. However, as building codes and standards are regularly updated, it is always best to double check date of publication of both resources and standards version dates against current standards and codes.

Download Publication (pdf 211.25 KiB)

Authors Alizadeh, S.
Published
Audience Consumers
ISBN 978-0-7334-4109-7
DOI 10.26288/5qn5-m543

This factsheet is designed to help tenants with disabilities, as well as their families and carers, understand their rights, responsibilities, and the practical steps involved in modifying a rental property.


Table of Contents

Introduction

What Are Home Modifications?

Legal Considerations

Anti-Discrimination Laws

Your Rights as a Tenant to Modify a Rental Property

Getting Permission from Your Landlord

Who Pays for the Modifications?

Practical Considerations

Types of Modifications: Minor vs. Major

Negotiation and Communication

Restoring the Property (Reinstatement)

Working with Professionals

Where to Get Help: Assistance and Advocacy

Key Takeaways

Where can I find more information?


Reads 1130 Downloads 669

Back

Feedback Form

You may use the following form to send us anonymous feedback on this publication.

* Denotes required fields


Verification