Lynwood — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-90
Unit modification
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It is unlawful to refuse to permit, at the expense of a disabled person, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises; except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may, where it is reasonable to do so, condition permission for a modification on the renter agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modifications, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
Under Lynwood Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-90, it is unlawful for a housing provider to refuse a disabled person's request to make reasonable physical modifications to their unit or a unit they intend to occupy, provided the disabled person pays for those changes. The rule recognizes that such modifications may be essential for a disabled person to fully use and enjoy their home. In rental situations, the housing provider may reasonably require the tenant to agree to return the interior to its original condition when they leave, with an allowance for normal wear and tear.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-90, compliant rental operators generally have a process for receiving and evaluating modification requests from disabled residents or prospective residents, keeping in mind that denial of a reasonable request is unlawful. When granting permission, operators may include a written condition requiring the tenant to restore the interior to its pre-modification state upon vacating, so long as that condition is itself reasonable and accounts for ordinary wear and tear. Documenting the unit's condition before any approved modification begins is a practice commonly associated with administering restoration agreements under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-90 of Lynwood's Human Relations chapter gives disabled tenants the right to make reasonable modifications to their unit at their own expense, and a landlord's refusal to permit such changes is unlawful. If a landlord does impose a restoration condition, it must be reasonable and cannot penalize you for normal wear and tear. Tenants who believe their modification request has been improperly denied may consider contacting a local fair housing organization, filing a complaint with a relevant civil rights or housing agency, or consulting a tenant-rights resource to understand the enforcement paths available under § 54-90.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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