Fair Housing Rights in Eastern Michigan
Learn about fair housing rights in Eastern Michigan, including the laws protecting individuals with disabilities in Genesee County and the City of Flint. Understand what constitutes a disability and the two types of accommodation requests. Get insights into the demographics and employment rates of people with disabilities in these areas.
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FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS Fair Housing Center of Eastern Michigan of Legal Services of Eastern Michigan Nicolas Kurutz https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaskurutz 800-322-4512 ext 110
Fair Housing Laws Civil RightsActof 1866 Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair HousingAct) Title VIII was amended in 1988 (Disability & FamilialStatus) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1973 (ADA) Michigan Personswith DisabilitiesActNo.220 Section504of theRehabilitationActof 1973 DepartmentOfJusticeRegulations
Disability in Genesee County Genesee County Population With Disabilities 61,644 = 15% 50% of Male & Female 20% of all African-Americans Residing in Genesee County have Disabilities 14% of Caucasians 11% of Hispanics Census 2009
Disability in Genesee County 15% of People Residing in Genesee County have Disabilities 51% Are Employed (Census 2000) Sensory Disability 15,070 = 20% Physical Disability 38,294 = 50% Mental Disability 23,706 = 31% (Census 2009)
Disability in City of Flint City of Flint Population With Disabilities 23,248 = 21% 50% of Male & Female 36% of all People with Disabilities in Genesee County Reside in the City of Flint 21% of all African-Americans Residing in Flint have Disabilities 24% of Caucasians ?% of Hispanics Census 2009
Disability in City of Flint 21% of People Residing in Flint have Disabilities 42.5% Are Employed (Census 2000) Sensory Disability 4,756 = 18% Physical Disability 13,649 = 51% Mental Disability 8,674 = 32% (Census 2009)
What is a Disability? Physical or Mental Impairment Having a record of such an Impairment Being perceived as having such and Impairment
Two Types of Requests Accommodation Modification
Accommodations A reasonable change in rules, policies, practices, or services, so as to afford persons with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
Types of Reasonable Accommodations Rent Parking Dogs
Service Animal Provides a service --- is not a pet Horse Monkey Bird Pot belly pig Dog
Emotional Support Animal An animal used to reduce or alleviate stressors which enhance a psychological disability Example: Cat
Service and Support Animals No Pet Policy Pet Deposit Training Certification Size Type Evictions Care of the Animal
Modifications Physical alterations to the housing structure Interior of the Unit Common areas: lobby, main entrances, community room, etc.
Ramp Modification Cost Building Specifications Building permits Escrow Restore
Examples of Reasonable Modifications Grab bars A ramp Wider doorways Lowering the peephole Flashing lights Video Screen
Requests Must be related to the disability Must be Reasonable/Undue Hardship Considered on a case by case basis
Parking International Symbol Van 96 x 96 and Car 96 x 60 (Midline) Sign 60 inches Color or Signs and Lines Access Aisle (Outside) Assigned Parking Spot Parking Fees
NO SIGN OF A CURB CUT? JUMP! SIGN? THE WIND AGAIN!
AT LEAST I DID NOT PARK DIRECTLY IN THE HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT
Something is Wrong - Paint, Sign, Parking Area?
Familial Status Violations No Children Steering Families to a certain area of town, complex, mobile home park etc.
Racial Discrimination Difference in availability Difference in terms, conditions, services or privileges
Requests or File a Complaint Contact Legal Services of Eastern Michigan 810-234-2621 or 800-322-4512 Intake No Cost Investigation Assistance in Filing a Complaint
