tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31220410.post5312520261858542977..comments2024-02-27T12:03:02.477-05:00Comments on Ruth Harrigan Artist: I don't want to rent to youRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00170658770134559035noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31220410.post-16495276902563847272007-05-27T14:25:00.000-04:002007-05-27T14:25:00.000-04:00Here's some tips:Call some local realtors and ask ...Here's some tips:<BR/><BR/>Call some local realtors and ask if anyone in the office happens to be familiar with accessible housing (this helped me once); call a local Independent Living Center to see if there are any landlords who have called with open accessible apartments; and check local disability papers like Disabled Dealer. Remember to measure before you call so you can specifically describe what you need (for example doorway size, room around toilet to transfer). This can save big mistakes from happening! I've also seen people get places by word of mouth - let folks know you're looking in your social circles. Some realtors /landlords are quite open to renting to people with disabilities-I've found that using a realtor can help save time and eliminate apartments that won't work due to physical requirements. Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170658770134559035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31220410.post-55000290216379727772007-05-27T12:48:00.000-04:002007-05-27T12:48:00.000-04:00Good for Charlie: I applaud him for doing what he ...Good for Charlie: I applaud him for doing what he can in this situation. We need to move, but are having quite a difficult time even finding listings that say whether or not they're accessible - it's something I hadn't thought of before, but it's making the process much harder. I've also been dreading a similar situation to his, when we finally get around to applying for places, because I need so many specific things, and maybe landlords would think "She's going to be so much trouble, let's just move to somebody else."Never That Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008749218695113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31220410.post-57722326231354694732007-05-26T09:33:00.000-04:002007-05-26T09:33:00.000-04:00After I sold my house to pay some medical bills ba...After I sold my house to pay some medical bills back in the 90's , I tried to rent an apartment. I had such trouble that I finally rented from a friend of a friend who knew I was disabled . I'm still in the same place but wonder what would happen if I had to move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com