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I am requesting that you provide me with a reasonable accommodation as a person with a disability by re-considering my application for housing and by waiving any application criterion excluding persons with felony convictions. This request is necessary to afford me the opportunity to use and enjoy your subsidized housing programs.  \nI was convicted of a drug-related felony in 2008. I am a person with a disability as defined by federal and state law. The conduct that led to my conviction occurred while I was under the influence of illegal substances, was a direct manifestation of my disability, and resulted from my inability at that time to manage the symptoms of my disability.  \nThe disability-related behaviors that led to the conviction have been, and are being, addressed. I successfully completed in-patient treatment through the Recovery Center of King County.  \nMoreover, the conviction is not predictive of my willingness and ability to pay my rent, be a good neighbor, and care for the rental premises. I currently receive case management services from   and   . I can establish that I am willing and able to pay my rent, bea good neighbor, and care for the rental premises.  \nThe following references can verify my recovery and my disability, attest to my character and my willingness and ability to pay my rent and be a good tenant and neighbor:  \nREFERENCE 1  \nREFERENCE 2  \nPlease respond to my request in writing within ten days of the date of this letter. Thank you  \nSignature","cbCairZ3NmrZW79N","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairZ3NmrZW79N","pdf",13591,"English","# Housing Denial Appeal Letter\n## Request for Reconsideration and Accommodation\n## Disability and Criminal History Explanation\n## Treatment and Recovery References\n## Commitment to Rent and Tenancy\n## Response Deadline and Signature","[{\"question\":\"What does the writer request from the landlord?\",\"answer\":\"The writer requests a reasonable accommodation by having the landlord reconsider the housing application and waive any criterion excluding people with felony convictions.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the letter explain the relationship between the conviction and disability?\",\"answer\":\"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.\"},{\"question\":\"What timeline does the letter ask for after sending?\",\"answer\":\"The landlord is asked to respond in writing within ten days of the letter date.\"}]","Sample Letter - Housing Denial for Criminal History - Request for Reasonable Accommodation | PDF"]