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1 year 2 months ago #641574
by Kathy Chaney
If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation? was created by Kathy Chaney
If a resident requests that the property swimming pool stay open to accommodate their water therapy, is that considered a reasonable accommodation? Property owner closes the pool after labor day in order to stop paying the monthly contact cleaning and maintenance fees.
1 year 2 months ago #641574
by Kathy Chaney
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1 year 2 months ago #641575
by Susanne Chandler
Replied by Susanne Chandler on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Request I’m writing. Only owner has the right to reject it.
1 year 2 months ago #641575
by Susanne Chandler
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1 year 2 months ago #641576
by Jennifer Coco
Replied by Jennifer Coco on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
REASONABLE accommodations. Refer them to the ymca for year long pool service. Follow procedures, but that's an easy decline.
1 year 2 months ago #641576
by Jennifer Coco
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1 year 2 months ago #641577
by Chris Finetto
Replied by Chris Finetto on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
To fully change business operations is not reasonable. Hard to use the “expense” card because they can then pay for use if they want. The other challenge is all the residents will want to go swimming.
With that said, a few weeks while they find another venue is a kind gesture. YMCA is always available.
With that said, a few weeks while they find another venue is a kind gesture. YMCA is always available.
1 year 2 months ago #641577
by Chris Finetto
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1 year 2 months ago #641578
by Brooke Frederickson
Replied by Brooke Frederickson on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
If it's still consistently warm in your area keeping it open a few more weeks is a kind gesture to all of the residents. How long does she want it to stay open for?
1 year 2 months ago #641578
by Brooke Frederickson
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1 year 2 months ago #641579
by Maria Johnson
Replied by Maria Johnson on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Brooke Frederickson, That is something I would have to consider where I live. It doesn’t get cool until October.
1 year 2 months ago #641579
by Maria Johnson
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1 year 2 months ago #641580
by Miles Scruggs
Replied by Miles Scruggs on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Chris Finetto if the cost is solely to accommodate them, then those costs can be passed along.
1 year 2 months ago #641580
by Miles Scruggs
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1 year 2 months ago #641581
by Chris Finetto
Replied by Chris Finetto on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Miles Scruggs - Right On! I’ve asked residents to donate the funds to a charity of our choice. I took the expense write-down. I’ve provided humanitarian services for disabled people, they agreed to pay - I took it to a different direction.
1 year 2 months ago #641581
by Chris Finetto
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Crystal Buchanan
1 year 2 months ago #641582
by Crystal Buchanan
Replied by Crystal Buchanan on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
I would consult your attorney but I don’t think that is reasonable.
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1 year 2 months ago #641583
by Dave Scruggs
Replied by Dave Scruggs on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Decline
1 year 2 months ago #641583
by Dave Scruggs
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Christine Allen
1 year 2 months ago #641584
by Christine Allen
Replied by Christine Allen on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
You still process it like any other accommodation. If you deny it then, then you deny it
Debbie Klawetter Scott
1 year 2 months ago #641585
by Debbie Klawetter Scott
Replied by Debbie Klawetter Scott on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
A reasonable accommodation is not reasonable if it causes an undue financial burden to the owner, by definition.
Angie Hagert
1 year 2 months ago #641586
by Angie Hagert
Replied by Angie Hagert on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Not a reasonable accommodation.
1 year 2 months ago #641587
by Brooke Kibler
Replied by Brooke Kibler on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
I always say if someone asks, have them fill out the form regardless so you can say you honored their request. Send it to your legal counsel, or whomever makes those decisions and then provide the answer.
1 year 2 months ago #641587
by Brooke Kibler
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Deborah Clemmons-Miller
1 year 2 months ago #641588
by Deborah Clemmons-Miller
Replied by Deborah Clemmons-Miller on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Depending on the funding of the property, the owner might have to pay for the resident's access to a pool at the YMCA, city, or spa. Those memberships are reasonable compared to the expenses of a lawsuit. Building a pool onsite could be an undue financial burden.
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1 year 2 months ago #641589
by Miles Scruggs
Replied by Miles Scruggs on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
If there is a cost then see if they want to pay the cost. Likely no and case closed. Landlord has zero obligation for costs.
1 year 2 months ago #641589
by Miles Scruggs
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1 year 2 months ago #641590
by Rochelle Kirk
Replied by Rochelle Kirk on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Not reasonable to expect your housing provider to provide water therapy for your disability.
1 year 2 months ago #641590
by Rochelle Kirk
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Kelly Bellisle
1 year 2 months ago #641591
by Kelly Bellisle
Replied by Kelly Bellisle on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Decline
1 year 2 months ago #641592
by Teresa Fabbro
Replied by Teresa Fabbro on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Nope
1 year 2 months ago #641592
by Teresa Fabbro
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Melissa Kasper
1 year 2 months ago #641593
by Melissa Kasper
Replied by Melissa Kasper on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
No.. sounds like an insurance issue.
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1 year 2 months ago #641594
by Miles Scruggs
Replied by Miles Scruggs on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Our position is that any accommodation that can be solved with money alone, with no negative impact to other residents,is inherently reasonable. Expecting the owner to foot the bill isn’t reasonable. That seems to clarify a lot of requests like these and allows you to say yes!
1 year 2 months ago #641594
by Miles Scruggs
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Tracey Lane Skoda
1 year 2 months ago #641595
by Tracey Lane Skoda
Replied by Tracey Lane Skoda on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Medicare supplements now pay for Silver Sneakers...gym membership!
Angie Fryday Pearo
1 year 2 months ago #641596
by Angie Fryday Pearo
Replied by Angie Fryday Pearo on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
The best thing you can do is accept the request then turn it over to the owners and their Lawyers then provide the resident their response. Anything short of that will just get you in possible legal trouble
Marilyn Thompson
1 year 2 months ago #641597
by Marilyn Thompson
Replied by Marilyn Thompson on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Sure. Until the weather changes. It won't be long and you'll have a positive resident experience.
Heather Everett King
1 year 2 months ago #641598
by Heather Everett King
Replied by Heather Everett King on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
Always consult your fair housing attorneys. States and counties differ and you don’t want to be in in necessary litigation
1 year 2 months ago #641599
by Renae Maisano
Replied by Renae Maisano on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
I would ask their doctor if there was an alternative
1 year 2 months ago #641599
by Renae Maisano
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Tracy Marie
1 year 2 months ago #641600
by Tracy Marie
Replied by Tracy Marie on topic Re: If a resident requests that the swimming pool stay open for water therapy, is that a reasonable accommodation?
RA’s should always follow up with alternatives, assuming the attorneys agree this is unreasonable for many reasons, including quiet and unmonitored hours to maintain the community. Even if that means to break a lease to move somewhere with 24 hr pool access.