Dear Jane, I am an electrician and am working on a new construction project for a family where the mother uses a wheelchair. What should I be aware of as…
Tag: Accessible Housing
Bathroom Modifications on a Limited Budget
Dear Jane, We have spent the last few months working with a contractor designing our “dream” bathroom. We had big plans, but due to an unexpected financial situation, the amount…
Legal Rights to Modify Rental Housing
Dear Jane, I live in a two-bedroom apartment and need a wider bathroom door and grab bars installed at the toilet and bathtub. My landlord has not responded to my…
Remodeling? Check Contract Carefully
Dear Jane, My husband and I are in the beginning of a large remodeling project to our home. We have received three bids from different construction companies. We are surprised…
What is “Visitability?”
Dear Jane, My husband and I are thinking about building a new home. Lately I have been hearing this term “visitability.” Is this something we need to be thinking about…
Tax Deductions for Home Modifications
Dear Jane, My daughter was injured over the summer in a car accident and now uses a wheelchair for mobility. This past fall, we had to make many structural changes…