Tenant Rights And Accommodations

Summary

If a lease agreement specifies a working washer and it is not provided, it may be a breach of contract. Additionally, landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants under Pennsylvanias Fair Housing Act. Consult a legal professional for advice.

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My 75 year old legally handicapped mom and I are tenants in an apartment complex that she signed a lease in which she is told she has a working washer ,it broke and before they got her a new one ,a month later ,they said she could use the sample apartment for the washer which was in a SECOND floor apartment and she said I can't get up the steps but still didn't accommodate her ,she goes a block away to a Laundromat and falls on the ice in the parking lot laying there for a half hour ,refuses the ambulance but then goes to the Dr and has to get surgery ,now she still has a hurt wrist
I'm sorry to hear about your mom's situation, ****. It sounds like she may have rights under both landlord-tenant and disability laws. Could you please tell me where this happened so that I can provide legal information relevant to your location?
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I'm sorry to hear about your mom's situation. In Pennsylvania:
- Landlords should provide safe and habitable conditions.
- Disabled tenants have a right to reasonable accommodations.
You could consider:
- Contacting a local tenant rights group.
- Filing a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for disability discrimination.
Does that break the contract?
Yes, if the lease agreement specifically mentioned a working washer and it wasn't provided, this could potentially be a breach of contract. Furthermore, failing to accommodate a disabled tenant's needs may violate Pennsylvania's Fair Housing Act. Please consult with a legal professional.