A barrier-free bathroom can significantly improve everyday life for older or disabled people. Even if there is not enough space for wheelchair-accessible fittings, adaptations such as height-adjustable washbasins and non-slip tiles can make a big difference. It is important to design the room in such a way that the use of aids such as wheelchairs is also possible. For this purpose, a level-access shower can be installed instead of a bathtub to increase accessibility.
The expertise of qualified specialists should be used for the conversion in order to achieve optimum results. Investment in a barrier-free conversion can be supported by funding programs such as the KfW loan for age-appropriate conversions. This financial assistance makes the conversion considerably easier and also makes it more financially attractive.
Tenants can also take advantage of subsidies, but must first agree the conversion measures with the landlord. The reason for this is that changes to the building fabric are subject to approval. In most cases, however, landlords are obliged to agree to accessibility measures as long as there are no serious reasons for not doing so. Nevertheless, the landlord can demand that the alterations be reversed when the tenant moves out. This should be taken into account when planning.
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