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Landlord Tenant Disability Rights
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Tenants with disabilities in washington have the right to reasonable accommodations, including choosing their caregiver. Landlords cannot dictate caregiver selection or require non live-in caregivers to be on the lease. Tenants should document any harassment or false claims by landlords and may seek legal aid if necessary. Filing complaints with the washington state human rights commission or hud is an option if facing discrimination or privacy violations.Full Conversation
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Hi Terra! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
i need to know the laws on landlord and tenant laws with adults with disablietyies and what are all the accomidations that they have to follow
In Washington, landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities. Key points include:
- Allowing service animals, even with a no-pet policy
- Making reasonable modifications to the rental unit
- Providing accessible parking spaces
Do you have a specific accommodation issue or concern?
- Allowing service animals, even with a no-pet policy
- Making reasonable modifications to the rental unit
- Providing accessible parking spaces
Do you have a specific accommodation issue or concern?
what are the request of a tenant in washintong
In Washington, tenants have the following rights and responsibilities:
- Right to a safe and habitable living environment
- Right to privacy and quiet enjoyment
- Right to request repairs
- Right to reasonable accommodations for disabilities
- Responsibility to pay rent on time
- Responsibility to maintain the rental unit
Do you have a specific issue or concern you need help with?
- Right to a safe and habitable living environment
- Right to privacy and quiet enjoyment
- Right to request repairs
- Right to reasonable accommodations for disabilities
- Responsibility to pay rent on time
- Responsibility to maintain the rental unit
Do you have a specific issue or concern you need help with?
i have a non formal caregiver and a formal caregiver and the formal caregiver is a IP by dshs and aging and disabliatys but having a formal caregiver my hours are exhusted so i got a another doc note saying now * differnet doc notes and they have have written me up two different time for the same so i need to know can a
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It sounds like you have a complex situation involving caregiving hours and documentation. For a specific legal situation, it may be beneficial to consult with a lawyer who can provide tailored advice.
Would you like to provide more details about the specific issue or concern?
It sounds like you have a complex situation involving caregiving hours and documentation. For a specific legal situation, it may be beneficial to consult with a lawyer who can provide tailored advice.
Would you like to provide more details about the specific issue or concern?
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It might be a high-value case. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
im low income cant afford really anthitng
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Since you mentioned you're low income, there are often free or low-cost legal aid services available. You might want to contact legal aid organizations in Washington. They can provide assistance based on your financial situation. Here are some options you can consider:
- Northwest Justice Project: They provide free legal assistance to low-income residents in Washington.
- Washington State Bar Association: They can connect you with pro bono (free) legal services.
Would you like more information on these resources?
Since you mentioned you're low income, there are often free or low-cost legal aid services available. You might want to contact legal aid organizations in Washington. They can provide assistance based on your financial situation. Here are some options you can consider:
- Northwest Justice Project: They provide free legal assistance to low-income residents in Washington.
- Washington State Bar Association: They can connect you with pro bono (free) legal services.
Would you like more information on these resources?
they dont help
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I'm sorry to hear that. I understand how frustrating it can be to find the right help. You might also consider contacting Disability Rights Washington. They provide advocacy services and legal assistance for individuals with disabilities.
Would you like to share more details about your specific issue? This might help in providing more precise guidance.
I'm sorry to hear that. I understand how frustrating it can be to find the right help. You might also consider contacting Disability Rights Washington. They provide advocacy services and legal assistance for individuals with disabilities.
Would you like to share more details about your specific issue? This might help in providing more precise guidance.
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It seems like you have a situation involving caregiving hours and documentation that might require legal assistance. Can you provide more details about your specific issue and how the landlord has responded to the notes from your doctors?
It seems like you have a situation involving caregiving hours and documentation that might require legal assistance. Can you provide more details about your specific issue and how the landlord has responded to the notes from your doctors?
i need to know the laws of assiblitry laws for medical or private of my life to my landlord
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In Washington, landlords must maintain the confidentiality of a tenant's medical information. Here's what you should know:
- Landlords cannot ask for detailed medical information.
- Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- Any medical information shared must be kept private.
Is there a specific concern you have regarding your medical privacy with your landlord?
In Washington, landlords must maintain the confidentiality of a tenant's medical information. Here's what you should know:
- Landlords cannot ask for detailed medical information.
- Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- Any medical information shared must be kept private.
Is there a specific concern you have regarding your medical privacy with your landlord?
she has used that info against me and has been harrasing me
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Document all instances of harassment and any misuse of medical information.
- File a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission or the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Would you like more information on how to proceed with these complaints?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Document all instances of harassment and any misuse of medical information.
- File a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission or the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Would you like more information on how to proceed with these complaints?
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You can file a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission or HUD. Here's how:
- Washington State Human Rights Commission: You can file a complaint online or call them.
- HUD: File a housing discrimination complaint online or call their hotline.
Would you like more details on how to file these complaints?
You can file a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission or HUD. Here's how:
- Washington State Human Rights Commission: You can file a complaint online or call them.
- HUD: File a housing discrimination complaint online or call their hotline.
Would you like more details on how to file these complaints?
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You can file a complaint with:
- Washington State Human Rights Commission: Visit their website or call (*) *-*.
- HUD: File online at www.hud.gov or call their hotline at (*) *-*.
Would you like more specific guidance on filing these complaints?
You can file a complaint with:
- Washington State Human Rights Commission: Visit their website or call (*) *-*.
- HUD: File online at www.hud.gov or call their hotline at (*) *-*.
Would you like more specific guidance on filing these complaints?
yes
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Okay, here is a detailed process to file complaints with both agencies:
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.hum.wa.gov
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.hud.gov
Would you like specific step-by-step guidance on filing the complaints?
Okay, here is a detailed process to file complaints with both agencies:
Washington State Human Rights Commission
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.hum.wa.gov
HUD
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.hud.gov
Would you like specific step-by-step guidance on filing the complaints?
i need to know what are my rights form being kicked out if my medical business is getting a 10 day vacte out cause im not telling her anyhting cause she keep seeing my caregiver but he wasnt iin my apartment
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In Washington, if you receive a *-day notice to vacate, it's typically due to a violation of rental agreement terms. Here are some important points:
- You have the right to know the specific reason for the eviction.
- You can contest the eviction in court.
- Landlords cannot harass or discriminate against you based on medical conditions.
Would you like more details on how to contest the eviction?
In Washington, if you receive a *-day notice to vacate, it's typically due to a violation of rental agreement terms. Here are some important points:
- You have the right to know the specific reason for the eviction.
- You can contest the eviction in court.
- Landlords cannot harass or discriminate against you based on medical conditions.
Would you like more details on how to contest the eviction?
no can she even do that
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It sounds like your landlord may be acting improperly. Here are some key points:
- Landlords cannot evict you based on medical conditions or retaliation.
- Document all interactions and harassment.
- Consider legal assistance to contest the eviction.
Would you like more information on legal aid services that could help you?
It sounds like your landlord may be acting improperly. Here are some key points:
- Landlords cannot evict you based on medical conditions or retaliation.
- Document all interactions and harassment.
- Consider legal assistance to contest the eviction.
Would you like more information on legal aid services that could help you?
do i have to email her bacj explaining why she saw him or the car on public streetr
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You are not obligated to explain why someone was seen on a public street. However, it may be helpful to document the situation and provide any relevant information to authorities if necessary. If you continue to face harassment, seeking legal aid may be beneficial.
Would you like more information on legal aid services that could help you with this issue?
You are not obligated to explain why someone was seen on a public street. However, it may be helpful to document the situation and provide any relevant information to authorities if necessary. If you continue to face harassment, seeking legal aid may be beneficial.
Would you like more information on legal aid services that could help you with this issue?
so if she is seeing his car but not him and she says she saw him
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If your landlord claims to have seen someone or their car, it doesn't necessarily prove they were in your unit. Here are some key points:
- Landlords need evidence for specific claims.
- You have the right to privacy.
- Document any harassment or false claims.
Would you like more details on how to handle this with your landlord?
If your landlord claims to have seen someone or their car, it doesn't necessarily prove they were in your unit. Here are some key points:
- Landlords need evidence for specific claims.
- You have the right to privacy.
- Document any harassment or false claims.
Would you like more details on how to handle this with your landlord?
if the person who lives in the aprtments need a non formal caregiver what are the tenants rights
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In Washington, tenants needing a non-formal caregiver have the following rights:
- Right to reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- Right to privacy and confidentiality regarding medical information.
- Right to have a caregiver, formal or informal, as an accommodation.
Do you need more information on how to request these accommodations?
In Washington, tenants needing a non-formal caregiver have the following rights:
- Right to reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- Right to privacy and confidentiality regarding medical information.
- Right to have a caregiver, formal or informal, as an accommodation.
Do you need more information on how to request these accommodations?
what are the laws for non live in caregivers
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In Washington, non live-in caregivers must adhere to the following laws:
- Non live-in caregivers are classified as domestic workers and are covered by minimum wage laws.
- They are entitled to overtime pay if they work over * hours a week.
- They must receive meal and rest breaks.
Do you need more specific information about caregiver rights or employer responsibilities?
In Washington, non live-in caregivers must adhere to the following laws:
- Non live-in caregivers are classified as domestic workers and are covered by minimum wage laws.
- They are entitled to overtime pay if they work over * hours a week.
- They must receive meal and rest breaks.
Do you need more specific information about caregiver rights or employer responsibilities?
non formal caregiver
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For non-formal caregivers in Washington, there are no specific laws directly regulating their presence or roles. However, here are some general points:
- Tenants have the right to reasonable accommodations for disabilities, which may include having a caregiver.
- Caregivers must respect the landlord’s rules and not cause disturbances.
- Tenants are responsible for the actions of their caregivers.
Do you need more specific information about tenant rights or caregiver responsibilities?
For non-formal caregivers in Washington, there are no specific laws directly regulating their presence or roles. However, here are some general points:
- Tenants have the right to reasonable accommodations for disabilities, which may include having a caregiver.
- Caregivers must respect the landlord’s rules and not cause disturbances.
- Tenants are responsible for the actions of their caregivers.
Do you need more specific information about tenant rights or caregiver responsibilities?
can they dictate who can be my caregiver
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In Washington, tenants with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations, which includes the choice of their caregiver. Here are the key points:
- Landlords cannot dictate who your caregiver is, as long as the caregiver adheres to the rental agreement.
- The tenant must ensure that the caregiver does not cause disturbances or violate any rules.
Do you have any specific concerns about your landlord's actions regarding your caregiver?
In Washington, tenants with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations, which includes the choice of their caregiver. Here are the key points:
- Landlords cannot dictate who your caregiver is, as long as the caregiver adheres to the rental agreement.
- The tenant must ensure that the caregiver does not cause disturbances or violate any rules.
Do you have any specific concerns about your landlord's actions regarding your caregiver?
yes can they try yto put them on the lease if there a non livein caregiver
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In Washington, landlords generally cannot require a non live-in caregiver to be put on the lease. Here are some points to consider:
- Non live-in caregivers are not considered tenants.
- Tenants have the right to reasonable accommodations for their disabilities.
Do you need more detailed information on how to address this with your landlord?
In Washington, landlords generally cannot require a non live-in caregiver to be put on the lease. Here are some points to consider:
- Non live-in caregivers are not considered tenants.
- Tenants have the right to reasonable accommodations for their disabilities.
Do you need more detailed information on how to address this with your landlord?
what can the landlords able to do with non formal or formal caregivers
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In Washington, landlords' actions with non-formal and formal caregivers are limited:
- Non-Formal Caregivers:
- Landlords cannot dictate who your caregiver is.
- Caregivers must follow lease rules and not cause disturbances.
- Non live-in caregivers do not need to be on the lease.
- Formal Caregivers:
- Same rights as non-formal caregivers.
- Must adhere to lease rules.
- Landlords cannot interfere with the choice of a formal caregiver.
Do you have any specific issues or concerns about how your landlord is handling your caregiver situation?
In Washington, landlords' actions with non-formal and formal caregivers are limited:
- Non-Formal Caregivers:
- Landlords cannot dictate who your caregiver is.
- Caregivers must follow lease rules and not cause disturbances.
- Non live-in caregivers do not need to be on the lease.
- Formal Caregivers:
- Same rights as non-formal caregivers.
- Must adhere to lease rules.
- Landlords cannot interfere with the choice of a formal caregiver.
Do you have any specific issues or concerns about how your landlord is handling your caregiver situation?
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