I need to get a one bedroom or studio cottage installed to HUD standards for my mentally handicapped adult son.

Familial status is a protected class according to that law, along with national origin, race, religion, disability, sex or handicap.

I believe if they are visibly handicapped you can't ask for the documentation, but if it is a handicap that is not visible you can ask for the documentation.On a different note - if you use the term deposit, this should mean the money is refundable.

lets keep our fingers crossed   Am i allowed to handicap bets on bigger pockets ?

Basically his decisions are handicapping his chances.  

Account Closed there is no worry of "a pile of cars" - each accomodation is handled separately and doesn't entitle anyone else to violate the rules.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSIt is a violation of the Fair Housing Act for any person to refuse to make a reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a handicapped person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling unit, including public and common use areas.107 This means that the manager of an apartment complex must allow an exception to a rule or policy if it would afford a disabled tenant an equal opportunity to use and enjoy an apartment at the complex.

Focusing (or being myopic) on saving sales commissions is starting off with a handicap.

if he was handicapped, maybe he didn't get online statements? 

Technology is critical and if he is unable or unwilling to make the transition into the 21st century he is playing at a massive handicap.  

Gut renovation of a bathroom, handicap curb-less shower, new tile, new kitchen, new flooring, paint interior, etc.