Requesting Housing Accommodations – sample letter
Sample Letters If you need a housing accommodation or modification, you will need to make this request to your landlord or HOA in writing. You might also need to ask […]
Housing Programs for People with Disabilities
DRNC does not help people find housing or rental assistance, but if you are looking for housing assistance, you may wish to contact these resources. Public Housing Authorities Your local […]
Your Housing Rights
There is a law that protects people with disabilities in housing. This law is called the Fair Housing Act. Because of this law, landlords cannot refuse to rent to you because you or someone in your family has a disability.
Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications in Housing
The Fair Housing Act says that landlords, sellers, and homeowner’s associations cannot discriminate against people with disabilities. This means that they cannot refuse to rent to you because you or your family member has a disability
Legal Guidelines for Emotional Support Animals
What are Emotional Support Animals? Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are animals that provide comfort, companionship, and emotional support to people with mental health or psychiatric disabilities. Their presence helps their […]
Filing a FHA Complaint
Are you facing housing discrimination? You can file a Fair Housing Discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Call (800) 669-9777 or visit https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/online-complaint. You […]
Housing & Shelter Rights after a Disaster
During a disaster, you may need to leave your home and stay in a shelter or hotel. Or you may return to find your home inaccessible to you. Laws protect […]
Sample Letter for Early Lease Termination
Use this letter to help you request to end your lease early due to damage to your home, or your inability to access your home because of your disability. Learn […]
Celebrating Clients’ Fair Housing Victories
Many people don’t give their secure housing a second thought. But for far too many North Carolinians, safe, accessible housing can be cruelly elusive. Disabled people are the most likely […]