[NAGDU] looking for an apartment for the first time

Sun Apr 2 02:59:42 UTC 2017

Jameyanne, it's my understanding that if you inform the landlord that 
you are blind and that you have a guide dog, they do not need to ask for 
any documentation. At least, I think that's how I read the following 
from 
https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/ReasonableAccommodations15

• What information may a provider seek when a reasonable accommodation 
is requested?
A provider is entitled to obtain information that is necessary to 
evaluate if a requested reasonable accommodation may be necessary 
because of a disability. If a person’s disability is obvious, or 
otherwise known to the provider, and if the need for the requested 
accommodation is also readily apparent or known, then the provider may 
not request any additional information.  If the disability and/or the 
disability-related reason for the requested accommodation is not known 
or obvious, the requesting individual, medical professional, a peer 
support group, a non-medical service agency, or a reliable third party 
who is in a position to know about the individual's disability may also 
provide verification of a disability. In most cases, an individual's 
medical records or detailed information about the nature of a person's 
disability is not necessary for this inquiry.

I also found the following, which seems to be a good read.

https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2013/HUDNo.13-060A

I hope this helps.

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On 4/1/2017 8:23 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NAGDU wrote:
> Hi all, again.
> Another quick question: Will I need any sort of documentation to prove Mopsy
> is a guide dog when I'm going to rent an apartment, or is the FHA like the
> ADA in that they can't ask me to prove it? Thanks for your help.
> Best,
> Jameyanne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jameyanne Fuller [mailto:jameyanne at gmail.com]
> Sent: Saturday, April 1, 2017 12:39 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: RE: [NAGDU] looking for an apartment for the first time
>
> Thank you all so much. This is very helpful. I'll be sure to keep you
> posted.
> Best,
> Jameyanne and Mopsy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Ledet
> via NAGDU
> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 12:28 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] looking for an apartment for the first time
>
> And neither have I and do not wish to suddenly have a problem while renting
> with a guide dog! Even after I get one. They summed it up for you.
>
> On 3/30/17, Stacie Hardy - NFBHOU via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello there,
>>
>> How exciting to be getting your first apartment. Under the Fair
>> Housing Act, (FHA), guide dogs are considered service dogs. As a guide
>> dog user, you are not required to pay any type of pet deposit.
>> However, the landlord can hold you responsible for any property
>> damages caused by your dog. I'm happy to report that I've never had a
>> problem when renting apartments as a guide dog handler. Good luck and
>> keep us posted. Warm regards. Stacie and Cash.  .
>>
>> Stacie Hardy <shardy at nfbtx.org>
>> President: NFB of Texas Houston Chapter Voice and Text: (346) 704-0190
>> or (832) 779-7477
>>
>> "A question never asked is an answer never known"
>> "Live the life you want!"
>>
>> On 3/30/2017 8:40 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NAGDU wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I'm planning to move off campus with some friends next year. We're
>>> starting to look for apartments next weekend. I've never rented an
>>> apartment in the United States before, and I'm not entirely clear how
>>> the Fair Housing Act works for guide dogs. If anyone has any advice
>>> or experience to share, I would really appreciate it.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Jameyanne and Mopsy
>>>
>>> jameyanne at gmail.com <mailto:jameyanne at gmail.com>
>>>
>>>
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