Is a federally assisted housing provider obligated to provide an accommodation to a tenant or applicant if s/he has not requested it?
No. Such a housing provider is only obligated to provide an accommodation if s/he is on notice of the request. However, a person with a disability will be considered to have asked for an accommodation if s/he indicates that a change or exception to a policy, practice, or procedure or a modification would assist him or her in making more effective use of his or her housing, even if the words “reasonable accommodation” are not used as part of the request.
Related Questions
- If an applicant or tenant requests an accommodation due to a disability, can a housing provider require documentation that he or she needs the accommodation?
- Is a federally assisted housing provider obligated to provide an accommodation to a tenant or applicant if s/he has not requested it?
- When can a federally assisted housing provider insist on an alternative to the accommodation requested by a tenant?
