FAIR HOUSING & ACCOMMODATIONS

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  • Does fair housing law apply to condominium and homeowners associations?

    Yes. Community associations can be subject to federal, state and local fair-housing requirements.


    Board decisions involving disability, race, religion, familial status and other protected classifications require particular care.

  • What is a reasonable accommodation?

    A reasonable accommodation generally involves an exception or modification to a rule, policy, practice or service when legally required to afford a person with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.


    Requests are fact-specific and should not be automatically approved or denied based on assumptions.

  • What should the Board do after receiving an accommodation request?

    Take it seriously and respond appropriately.


    The Board should evaluate the request under applicable law, obtain permitted information when necessary and engage in the appropriate process rather than ignoring the request.


    Fair-housing mistakes can carry significant consequences. Boards uncertain about a request should involve counsel promptly.

  • Can the association charge a pet fee for an assistance animal?

    Assistance animals should not simply be treated as ordinary pets. Boards should obtain legal guidance before imposing pet-related fees, restrictions or conditions on an approved assistance animal.