Letter to Request a Reasonable Accommodation

[Housing Provider Name and Address]

Dear housing provider,

I am your tenant at [apartment address]. I am writing to request a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Fair Housing Act so that I can equally enjoy and use my apartment. I am a person with a disability because [elements of impairment] affect my daily living activities.

The Fair Housing Act and other state and local fair housing laws require housing providers to make “reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services,” as needed to allow persons with disabilities equal opportunity to use and enjoy their apartment. 42 U.S. C. § 3604(f)(3)(B).

The accommodation I am requesting is ____________________________________________________________

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This accommodation is reasonable and necessary because ____________________________________________________________

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Please respond to this reasonable accommodation request in writing within seven (7) days. If the accommodations outlined above are unacceptable, please identify in writing what other accommodations could be made for me. I am open to coming to a solution that meets my disability-related needs so that I can safely remain in my apartment.

Sincerely,

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Signature                                                                                         Date

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Printed Name

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Address

Phone:  _________________

Letter in Support of a Reasonable Accommodation

To Whom It May Concern:

I am currently providing health care services to ______________________ , and I have been working at their provider for [insert timing of relationship].  ______________________ has contacted me regarding their need for a reasonable accommodation at their apartment.

______________________ makes this request pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, under which housing providers are required to make “reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services,” to allow persons with disabilities equal opportunity to use and enjoy their apartment. 42 U.S. C. § 3604(f)(3)(B).

______________________informs me that they have made the following accommodation request: _________________________________________________.

I am aware of the nature and extent of ______________________’s disability, and I understand the reasons for the request for a reasonable accommodation. I fully support ___________’s request.

I verify that, in my professional judgment, ______________________has an impairment under the Fair Housing Act, which affects their daily living activities and qualifies them as a person with a disability. The reasonable accommodation ___________ requested  is needed so that ______________________ can equally access, use, and enjoy their apartment.

If there is any additional information I can provide, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at the contact information below.

Sincerely,

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Signature                                                                                         Date

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Printed Name

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Address