South Holland — Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-82
Unit modification
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful to refuse to permit, at the expense of the 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.
South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-82 makes it unlawful for a housing provider to refuse a disabled person's request to make reasonable modifications to a dwelling, provided the disabled person covers the cost. In rental situations, the housing provider may reasonably require the tenant to agree to restore the interior to its original condition after the tenancy ends, with an allowance for normal wear and tear. The rule is designed to ensure that disabled individuals can fully enjoy their homes without being blocked by a landlord's refusal to allow necessary physical changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-82, compliant rental operators generally acknowledge and process modification requests from disabled residents rather than refusing them outright, since such refusals are unlawful. When granting permission, operators may include a written restoration agreement requiring the tenant to return the interior to its pre-modification condition at the end of the tenancy, excluding normal wear and tear. Keeping clear documentation of the original condition of the unit and any restoration agreements is a practice commonly associated with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
South Holland Ch. 8.5 Housing § 8.5-82 gives disabled tenants the right to make reasonable modifications to their unit at their own expense, and a landlord's flat refusal of such a request is unlawful. A landlord may, however, ask you to sign a restoration agreement committing to return the interior to its prior condition when you leave, with wear and tear excluded. Tenants who believe their modification request has been improperly denied may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, a fair housing agency, or reviewing complaint processes available under South Holland's housing authority for guidance on next steps.
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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