The law also requires landlords and condominium management companies to make reasonable accommodations in the rules of the building where necessary to accommodate an individual's disability. New buildings with more than four units must be designed and constructed to the accessible to persons with disabilities, including common use areas such as building entrances, recreation areas, and laundry areas. These special rules apply to buildings that were ready for occupancy after March 13, 1991. Public housing projects have even greater obligations to their tenants with disabilities. Landlords in public housing projects may have to pay for the installation of flashing doorbells and visual notification systems and other modifications.
Some states also have laws that provide protection from discrimination in housing.
Also, some states and counties require landlords to provide visual smoke detection alarms for deaf or hard of hearing tenants. You may also file suit, at your expense, in state or federal courts. This information was provided by the National Association for the Deaf Law Center.