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Should HOA give a discount to a disabled resident

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Question:

Should an HOA give a discount to a disabled resident who does not have access to an amenity because of a disability? People who are paralyzed can use a pool if it is accessible, but what if its not? If the building is newer it is illegal that it is not accessible. It might be a reasonable accommodation under FHA (instead of retrofitting to make it accessible in an older building) to just not charge the person with the disability a fee for something they can't use. Of course if it is accessible, they should be charged the fee even if they choose not to use it. Buildings open to occupancy after March 13, 1991 need to meet full accessibility laws, but older buildings only need to modify facilities and practices within reason even if it doesn't meet current accessibility requirements. This would be for a unit with no residents that could use the facility and would also give up any right to guest use.


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