Maria* is a domestic violence survivor and single mom of three kids, ages 6, 11, and 16. Each of her children has a disability, including hearing loss, PTSD, and night terrors. Late last year, neighbors complained to Maria’s landlord about noise. The family became so scared they might lose their apartment that they started eating standing up because they were afraid that moving chairs across the floor would lead to another noise complaint.
This year, Maria’s landlord served her with an eviction notice. Facing homelessness, she came to the Law Foundation for help. Together, our attorney and community worker negotiated with the landlord for a reasonable accommodation that allowed Maria and her three children to move to a first-floor unit and stay housed, which was especially critical in the middle of the pandemic. If a noise complaint is issued in the future, Maria’s building manager must meet with her to address complaints before trying to evict her and her children again.
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