WHAT ARE YOUR HOUSING RIGHTS?

WHY ARE THE RIGHTS OF TENANTS WITH DISABILITIES IMPORTANT TO OLDER PERSONS?

Many older people are unable to manage daily activities as well as they once did. They may have difficulty walking, seeing, hearing, taking care of personal or health needs, or doing household chores. Sometimes, landlords ask them personal questions about their health, refuse to rent to them, or ask them to move, simply because they need assistance with certain activities. Older tenants and those with disabilities have certain rights under the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and other federal and state laws.

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