Sample Letter - Housing Denial for Criminal History - Request for Reasonable Accommodation

Sep 15, 2026

Housing denial appeal letter requesting reasonable accommodation after rejection for a criminal history. The writer asks the landlord to reconsider the housing application and waive criteria that exclude individuals with felony convictions. It explains a 2008 drug-related felony tied to a disability, states that disability-related behaviors are being addressed, and highlights completion of inpatient treatment through the Recovery Center of King County. The letter asserts the conviction is not predictive of rent payment or tenant behavior, requests a written response within ten days, and provides placeholders for references and signature.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages1

AccessFree to download

Housing Denial Appeal Letter

Request for Reconsideration and Accommodation

Disability and Criminal History Explanation

Treatment and Recovery References

Commitment to Rent and Tenancy

Response Deadline and Signature

FAQs

What does the writer request from the landlord?

The writer requests a reasonable accommodation by having the landlord reconsider the housing application and waive any criterion excluding people with felony convictions.

How does the letter explain the relationship between the conviction and disability?

It states the conduct leading to the 2008 drug-related felony occurred while under the influence of illegal substances, was a direct manifestation of the disability, and resulted from an inability at that time to manage disability symptoms.

What timeline does the letter ask for after sending?

The landlord is asked to respond in writing within ten days of the letter date.

Sep 15, 2026

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