Auburn Woods I Homeowners Ass'n v. Fair Employment & Housing Commission

Opinion

HULL, J.

Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (Gov. Code § 12900 et seq.; subsequent unspecified statutory references are to the Government Code), it is an unlawful practice to refuse “to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when these accommodations may be necessary to afford a disabled person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.” (§§ 12927, subd. (c)(1), 12955.)

In this case, real parties in interest Jayne and Abdelfatah “Ed” Elebiari sought permission from their condominium development and condominium association,…