Section 8 Wheelchair Accessibility

[Christian Malesic]

One of our Section 8 tenants just informed us that he may end up in an extended stay in a wheelchair. It is a 1st floor 2 bedroom apartment and he has a live in girl (on the lease). They have been tenants of the building for over 5 years, but we have owned the building for just short of a year (and inherited them and the section 8 ).

Are we responsible for wheel chair ramps, widening doors, accessible baths & tiolets with lift bars, etc.? Does American with Disabilites Act apply here?

Can we request Section 8 to find them better accommodations? Will section 8 place them elsewhere?

Is there money to help us with these repairs/enhancements if they are required?

I assume the tenants are going to want to stay as they love it there. They nag and complain but pay pretty much on time (their part of the rent).