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DID YOU KNOW HOARDING IS A DISABILITY PROTECTED BY FAIR HOUSING?

By Ellen Clark, Grace Hill, via Rental Housing Journal

People with a hoarding disability are protected by Fair Housing laws and are entitled to reasonable accommodations.

People with disabilities face particular challenges when it comes to housing and have special protections under fair housing law. Disabilities include both physical and mental impairments. It may not always be obvious that someone has a disability, which can make complying with fair housing law in this area a little tricky.

In order for people with disabilities to fully enjoy their homes in your community, it may be necessary for you to make changes to community rules, policies, procedures, services, or physical structures. These changes are called… Read More