Handicap Accessibility Violation?
Posted: February 28th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Common Questions | Tags: Accessibility, Handicap, Violation | 2 Comments »Hey All,
I am going to have a handicap family member visit my apartment in a few days, and something has come up that has greatly upset me. I live on the 3rd floor of an apartment in North Dakota, and the manager of my apartment building has shut off the elevator “until further notice” due to “vandalism.” My family member is in a wheel chair and cannot go up 40 stairs. This apartment was just built last year and has ramps into the building; however, this is the only elevator in the building, and I am infuriated that it was shut off. I believe they are violating some state and/or federal discrimination and handicap accessibility laws, but I don’t know exactly what because I am no lawyer, but common sense tells me they are. Who should I contact who would be able to reverse the situation besides the manager? She has not been of any help after I have called her several times. Thank you very much.
Check the DCS website and contact someone there.
I looked and could not find anything that states they have broken any law. Privately owned businesses/rentals are not subject to ADA laws. Only public facilities and commercial businesses. My only suggestion is to call the owners of the building.