What documentation can a landlord request when evaluating a request for a disability accommodation?

• A. Only documentation sufficient to establish the disability and need for the accommodation; not unnecessary medical details.
• B. Any medical records, including unrelated conditions.
• C. Personal financial records.
• D. Verification of employment status.

Answer: (A)

Documentation should be limited to what demonstrates the disability and the need for the accommodation. A landlord evaluating a request may ask for information from a health professional or the applicant that confirms the person has a disability and explains how the proposed accommodation addresses that disability. The focus is on relevant details that show why the accommodation is needed, not on broad or unrelated medical histories. Privacy matters too, so information collected should be kept confidential and used only to determine eligibility and implement the reasonable accommodation. Details like unrelated medical conditions, personal financial records, or employment verification aren’t necessary for this purpose and aren’t appropriate to request.