My sister’s landlord is raising her rent because she has now become disabled and needs to use a wheelchair. Is this legal?

I ' m sorry to hear about your sister ' s situation . As a legal assistant , I can provide some general information on this topic . However , it ' s important to note that I am not a lawyer and this information should not be considered legal advice . It ' s always best to consult with a licensed attorney for specific legal advice . \n \n In general , land l ords are allowed to raise the rent on their properties , but they cannot do so in a discrim in atory manner . Dis crim ination in housing is illegal under the Fair H ousing Act ( F HA ) and the Americans with Dis abilities Act ( AD A ). \n \n Under the F HA , land l ords cannot discrim inate against ten ants based on their race , color , religion , sex , national origin , famil ial status , or disability . If your sister has a disability and needs to use a wheel chair , this could be considered a disability under the A DA . \n \n If your sister believes that her land lord is raising her rent because of her disability , she may have legal rec ourse . She should document any communication with her land lord regarding the rent increase and any requests for accommod ations related to her disability . \n \n It ' s also important to note that if your sister is receiving disability benefits , her land lord may be required to accept those benefits as payment for her rent under the A DA . \n \n Ag ain , I strongly recommend consulting with a licensed attorney for specific legal advice on this matter . </s>