[nagdu] talking to landlord about guide dogs

[Julie J.]

Thank you!  This is what I was looking for.

Julie
On 11/26/2012 9:40 AM, Ginger Kutsch wrote:
> Julie,
>
> As you mentioned in an earlier post, the Federal Fair Housing Act *does
> require you to request a reasonable accommodation for your dog. Unlike Title
> III of the ADA which grants automatic access to public places, The Federal
> Fair Housing Act does not require housing providers to grant automatic
> access to tenants or visitors with service animals.  More details can be
> found at:
> http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/hce/jointstatement_ra.php
>
> Question 6 explains what a reasonable accommodation is under the Fair
> Housing Act.
>
> Question 17 addresses  what kinds of information a housing provider can
> request from a person with an obvious or known disability who is requesting
> a reasonable accommodation.
>
> Question 18 addresses what a housing provider can request if  a disability
> is not obvious. For instance, if Kody does not currently use a white cane to
> get around, the housing provider may not realize that she is blind and  may
> want proof of disability and the disability-related need for the dog.
>
> Question 11 addresses whether or not a housing provider can charge an extra
> fee or require an additional deposit from applicants or residents with
> disabilities as a condition of granting a reasonable accommodation.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 9:20 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] talking to landlord about guide dogs
>
> Could someone please provide a link or quoted text or something from the
> Fair Housing Act where it states that you don't have to inform the landlord
> about having a guide dog?
>
> I've always been under the understanding that you don't have to ask for
> permission, but that you do have to let the landlord know of needed
> accommodations.  Since this case involves a no dogs apartment building, the
> accommodation is a modification of policies so the person can have equal
> enjoyment of their dwelling.
>
> I could be wrong though.  I own my own home, so don't have a lot of
> experience with the FHA.  I would like to better understand though.  So if
> someone knows the relevant portion of the law that addresses this issue, I
> would be appreciative.
>
> thank you,
> Julie
>
>
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