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Reasonable Accommodation for Epilepsy

Sat, 12/11/2010 - 21:10

Hi. It's been a while since I've posted here but I have a question regarding reasonable accommodation for people with epilepsy.

 

There are two people in my apartment building with extremely loud stereos. One guy even has six speaker surround sound. The stress from the 24/7 boombing bass is causing tremendous stress and a worsening of my seizures. The building manager will not do anything. Has anyone else had problems getting reasonable accommodations? I am currently working with a fair housing agency.

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Re: Reasonable Accommodation for Epilepsy

Submitted by tonialpha on Sat, 2010-12-11 - 22:22

I lived in Los Angeles and worked at a hospital and needed my sleep for good reasons like we all do.  I contacted the police when the noise factor was to loud.  It may sound awkward to do.  It started a trend in our neighborhood to quiet the noise makers down.  When it was 11:30 pm I called stating I needed my sleep and that I worked.  The police ofcr. stated to use ear plugs until they would be able to handle the situation.  It really helped.

I lived in Los Angeles and worked at a hospital and needed my sleep for good reasons like we all do.  I contacted the police when the noise factor was to loud.  It may sound awkward to do.  It started a trend in our neighborhood to quiet the noise makers down.  When it was 11:30 pm I called stating I needed my sleep and that I worked.  The police ofcr. stated to use ear plugs until they would be able to handle the situation.  It really helped.

Re: Reasonable Accommodation for Epilepsy

Submitted by aprylle01 on Sun, 2010-12-12 - 14:31

hi.

i'm new to this.  but i thought i'd comment.  are you in college?  because if you are, you can go to your ombudsman to see if they have advice.  They do a lot of stuff.  Otherwise, there should be something for noise complaints.  reread your lease.  they put everything in single space the smallest lettering possible and squish it all onto one page so you get sick of reading it.  But landlords hide stuff in those leases.  Tenants do have rights.

hi.

i'm new to this.  but i thought i'd comment.  are you in college?  because if you are, you can go to your ombudsman to see if they have advice.  They do a lot of stuff.  Otherwise, there should be something for noise complaints.  reread your lease.  they put everything in single space the smallest lettering possible and squish it all onto one page so you get sick of reading it.  But landlords hide stuff in those leases.  Tenants do have rights.

Re: Reasonable Accommodation for Epilepsy

Submitted by s10sleeper on Tue, 2011-10-04 - 21:55
I have had to deal with loud noises from the neighbors many times. I live in a college town where all they do is party. Eventually I had to file a complaint with law enforcement. Have you checked on the noise ordinances in your city? In the town I live in loud noises such as music are not allowed after 10 pm

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