2007-06-12 17:16:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
Unfortunately in this country if a building, apartment or otherwise, is not accessible, you will have to file a Human Rights complaint which can take years. (Unless the owner will voluntarily comply.)
If the owner of the apartment is an individual, as opposed to a corporation, who only owns the one building, he/she could claim financial hardship and could be exempt from making the building accessible.
I would suggest writing a letter stating the need for the building to be accessible. Give him 30 days to respond, then file an official complaint.
If the building is a newer building, then accessibility would have been a requirement during construction. If so, then you may be able to get quicker assistance with the city's building inspectors for breach of development permit.
2007-06-12 19:39:20 · answer #1 · answered by jane 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on the City's building rules and regulations. Check with the city the apartment building is in and ask them.
2007-06-12 20:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by Tina Goody-Two-Shoes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probley all the time sints disabled people live in them
2007-06-12 17:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by Benjamin R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋