What should I clarify when a landlord wants every bathroom modification reversed?
HousingI showed my landlord the proposal for properly fitted grab bars. He said, "Fine, if every change goes back to exactly how it is now when you leave." My cousin immediately offered to bring his drill. I haven't agreed to either plan.
I have a mobility disability and rent in a larger US apartment building. I want a qualified person to assess suitable bars and installation, including what support the wall needs. The landlord is worried about waterproofing and what happens to the tiles afterwards. I can understand that concern, but I don't know whether "every change" includes reinforcement hidden inside the wall as well as the visible fittings.
The [HUD and Justice Department guidance on reasonable modifications](https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/reasonable_modifications_mar08.pdf) includes bathroom grab bars and discusses restoration conditions. It makes me think we need a more precise conversation about this request, rather than treating it as ordinary decoration.
How do I get the permission, scope and later costs clear while avoiding weeks of delay? I need to be able to use the bathroom, and I don't want a family offer of quick help to bypass the assessment.
