A person with disability has the right to housing without being discriminated against because of their disability. Specifically, a tenant with a disability has the right to make reasonable alterations to the property in order to meet their needs. This can only be done if the alterations do not affect the structure of the premises or other premises, the tenant agrees to remove any alterations when they move out, and the tenant pays for the installation and removal of the alterations. Property agents and owners have the right to demand that any alterations made to the premises be removed at the expense of the tenant when they leave.

Tenants who have a guide, hearing or assistance dog because of an impairment cannot be asked to keep the dog elsewhere or to pay extra if the dog lives at the accommodation. However, the tenant may be liable for any damage caused by the dog.  Tenants with other assistance animals are also protected from discrimination.  If you are in public housing, the government may have an obligation to modify your property to meet your needs.

For more information on discrimination, see here.