Sample Letters Regarding Fair Housing Article § 3604(3)(B) Reasonable accommodations.

Sample Letters for Fair Housing Accommodations

Question: How can I write letters from my doctor to the Department of Social Services regarding reasonable accommodations for individuals with pets, mental conditions, and physical conditions, specifically requesting their own room and bathroom?

Answer: Below are sample letters that can be used by a doctor to request reasonable accommodations under Fair Housing Article § 3604(3)(B) for individuals with specific needs. These letters can be personalized as necessary to reflect the individual’s medical condition and circumstances.

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Below you will find four sample letters.

1. Sample Letter for a Person with Pets.

2. Sample Letter for a Person with Mental Conditions.

3. Sample Letter for a Person with Physical Conditions.

4.Sample Letter for a non married couple, or adult children who need to live together.

5. Emotional support dog.

1. Sample Letter for a Person with Pets.

[Doctor's Name]

[Doctor's Practice Name]

[Address]

[City, State, Zip Code]

[Email Address]

[Phone Number]

[Date]

Department of Social Services

[Address of the Department]

[City, State, Zip Code]

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing on behalf of my patient, [Patient's Name], who is seeking reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act, specifically § 3604(3)(B).

[Patient's Name] has a medical condition that necessitates the presence of an emotional support animal, [Pet's Name]. This animal provides critical emotional support and helps alleviate symptoms associated with [describe condition briefly, e.g., anxiety, depression].

Additionally, it is essential and required that [Patient's Name] to have a separate room and bathroom to ensure privacy and manage their condition effectively. Such arrangements are vital for their emotional and physical well-being.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you require further information or documentation, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

[Doctor's Name]

[Medical License Number]

2. Sample Letter for a Person with Mental Conditions.

[Doctor's Name]

[Doctor's Practice Name]

[Address]

[City, State, Zip Code]

[Email Address]

[Phone Number]

[Date]

Department of Social Services

[Address of the Department]

[City, State, Zip Code]

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing on behalf of my patient, [Patient's Name], to request reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act, specifically § 3604(3)(B).

Due to [Patient's Name]'s diagnosed mental health condition, ______________________________________ it is required for(name) to have a separate room and bathroom to ensure an environment conducive to (name) healing and stability. This arrangement will significantly improve ______ ability to manage symptoms and maintain _______ mental health.

I appreciate your consideration of this requirement. Should you need any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

[Doctor's Name]

[Medical License Number]

3. Sample Letter for a Person with Physical Conditions.

[Doctor's Name]

[Doctor's Practice Name]

[Address]

[City, State, Zip Code]

[Email Address]

[Phone Number]

[Date]

Department of Social Services

[Address of the Department]

[City, State, Zip Code]

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing on behalf of my patient, [Patient's Name], to request reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act, specifically § 3604(3)(B).

[Patient's Name] has a physical condition that requires specific living arrangements to ensure their safety and well-being. It is required for his/her to have a separate room and bathroom to accommodate his/her medical needs and provide a comfortable living environment.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If additional information or documentation is required, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

[Doctor's Name]

[Medical License Number]

4. Sample Letter for a non married couple who need to live together.

[Doctor's Name]

[Doctor's Practice Name]

[Address]

[City, State, Zip Code]

[Email Address]

[Phone Number]

[Date]

Department of Social Services

[Address of the Department]

[City, State, Zip Code]

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing on behalf of my patient, [Patient's Name], who is seeking reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act, specifically § 3604(3)(B).

[Patient's Name] has a medical condition that necessitates the presence of emotional support from their ( Life partner or adult child or children). It is critical for my emotional support and or help with my physical condition that my  ( Life partner or adult child or children) help me alleviate symptoms associated with [describe condition briefly, e.g., anxiety, depression physical].

Additionally, it is essential and required that [Patient's Name] be able to live with their adult children and or life partner. Such arrangements are vital for the emotional and or physical well-being.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you require further information or documentation, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

[Doctor's Name]

[Medical License Number]

5. Best sample letter written by a caring psychiatrist. For housing with emotional support Animal. 

   
   

   To Whom It May Concern;

   __________ is my patient, being seen at the below address for psychiatric care. I am

   intimately familiar with his/her  history and with the functional limitations imposed by his/her disability.

   He/she meets the definition of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing

   Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Due to mental illness, _______ has certain limitations

   regarding social interaction/coping with stress/ anxiety, etc. In order to help alleviate these

   difficulties, and to enhance his/her ability to live independently and to fully use and enjoy the

   dwelling unit you own and/or administer, I am prescribing an emotional support animal that will

   assist _________ in coping with his/her disability. _______ dog "dog name here" will serve as her ESA.

   I am familiar with the voluminous professional literature concerning the therapeutic benefits of

   assistance animals for people with disabilities such as those experienced by _______. 

   Upon request, I will share citations to relevant studies, and would be happy to answer other questions

   you may have concerning my advisement that _________ have an emotional support

   animal. Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Source of Information

For more details on fair housing laws and reasonable accommodations, please refer to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website at HUD.gov and the Fair Housing Act provisions.

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