Fla. Admin. Code R. 60Y-25 § 60Y-25.004
Reasonable Accommodation
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The Commission adopts by reference 24 C.F.R. Section 100.204, F.S., as published in the Federal Register on Monday, January 23, 1989.
Florida Administrative Code Rule 60Y-25.004 incorporates the federal reasonable accommodation standard found in 24 C.F.R. § 100.204 into Florida's fair housing framework by reference. That federal regulation, issued in January 1989, requires that housing providers make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. By adopting this standard, Florida's Commission on Human Relations applies the same reasonable accommodation obligations under state law that exist under the federal Fair Housing Act.
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Under Rule 60Y-25.004, housing operators in Florida are generally expected to follow the reasonable accommodation framework set out in 24 C.F.R. § 100.204, which means evaluating and responding to accommodation requests from residents or applicants with disabilities in good faith. Compliant operators typically document requests, engage in an interactive process to assess whether an accommodation is reasonable and necessary, and avoid blanket denials without individualized consideration. Maintaining clear written policies and records related to accommodation requests is a common practice among operators seeking to meet this standard.
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Rule 60Y-25.004 means that Florida's fair housing law incorporates the same reasonable accommodation protections as the federal standard under 24 C.F.R. § 100.204, giving tenants with disabilities the right to request changes to rules, policies, or practices that may be necessary for equal enjoyment of their housing. If a request is denied or ignored, tenants may have the option of filing a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding what qualifies as a reasonable accommodation under this provision can be an important first step in exploring available options.
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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