Fair Housing
Under HUD's guidance, which of the following demonstrates a landlord's obligation to accommodate a tenant with a physical disability?
AMoving a tenant to a first-floor unit at no additional cost when requested✓ Correct
BProviding a wheelchair at the landlord's expense
CInstalling an elevator in a building with no elevator if requested
DReducing rent for all disabled tenants
Explanation
Transferring a tenant with mobility issues to a first-floor unit is an example of a reasonable accommodation (a change in rules, policies, or practices). It is a reasonable change in policy (unit assignment) to accommodate a disability without imposing undue hardship on the landlord.
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