[nagdu] talking to landlord about guide dogs

[Steven Johnson]

Ginger, I am glad you were able to respond to this.  In most cases where a
reasonable accommodation is warranted, part of that process if formally
requesting such is necessary in either writing or verbally, but I generally
recommend both.  This includes ADA Title I in reasonable work
accommodations, modifications of policies and practices under Section
504/ADA Title II, the Fair Housing Amendments Act as you have nicely pointed
out, and possibly other disability rights laws.  And in some cases,
requesting a reasonable work accommodation for being able to have our guide
in the workplace is legitimate.

Steve


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ginger Kutsch
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 9:41 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] talking to landlord about guide dogs

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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