Victims of abuse or violence: reasonable accommodations.
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Overview
This bill, AB 878, aims to provide reasonable accommodations to tenants who are victims of abuse or violence, including domestic violence and sexual assault. It requires landlords and their agents to respond to requests for accommodations within five days and to engage in a good-faith process to identify and implement solutions. The bill also prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who request accommodations and establishes penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Landlords must respond to requests for reasonable accommodations within five calendar days.
- Landlords must engage in a good-faith interactive process with tenants seeking accommodations.
- Landlords can request certification from tenants to verify their status as a victim, with confidentiality requirements.
- The bill prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for requesting accommodations.
- Landlords cannot take adverse actions based on a previous request for a lock change due to abuse or violence.
- It defines ‘reasonable accommodation’ to include various adjustments, such as unit transfers and permission for security cameras.
- The bill specifies that landlords are not required to undertake actions causing undue hardship.
- It clarifies definitions related to abuse, violence, and related terms.
Who is affected
- Tenants
- Landlords
- Landlord Agents
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