These changes don’t involve physical alterations to the property but instead adjust how housing services or policies are administered.Examples of Reasonable Accommodations:Allowing a service animal or emotional support animal in a “no pets” community.Providing a reserved parking space closer to the resident’s unit for someone with mobility limitations.Permitting rent payment by mail or online for a resident who has trouble visiting the office.Extending rental deadlines temporarily due to hospitalization or disability-related delays.Landlord Responsibility:Landlords must approve reasonable requests that do not create an undue financial or administrative burden.Requests should be handled promptly and confidentially.You may request verification of the disability or need for the accommodation (especially if it’s not obvious), but you cannot ask about the details of the disability itself.Tenant Responsibility:The tenant must make the request (verbally or in writing) and explain how the accommodation relates to their disability.The tenant must continue to follow all lease terms unrelated to the accommodation.What Is a Reasonable Modification?

Don't give emotion the wheel, emotion rarely steers a person straight.

Hey Dee Dee,You’re doing the right thing stepping in — that’s not an easy position to be in, especially when family emotions are involved.

His wife even joined the call, and together they helped me walk through not just the numbers, but also the emotions behind the decision.

That uncertainty causes people to act emotionally, and sometimes irrationally.

Deeper due diligence upfrontAvoid what-ifs and emotional buys.

If you guys don't agree, you can litigate it out, which is financially irrational and cost prohibitive.You are mad, I get it, but don't let your emotions dictate your strategy.

Use short, benefit-focused lines and highlight unique features (“Close to downtown,” “Perfect for families,” etc.).3️⃣ No emotional connection – Most hosts sell features (beds, Wi-Fi, TV).

This is a delicate situation, both financially and emotionally.

Next step: underwrite five rent‑ready candidates this week and write on the best one where the numbers, not the emotion, say yes.