Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

Under the Fair Housing Act, a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability includes:

ARequiring the landlord to pay for all modifications to the unit
BAllowing a tenant with a disability to make reasonable modifications at their own expenseCorrect
CExempting the tenant with a disability from paying rent
DAllowing the tenant to break the lease without penalty for any reason, under this approach

Why Allowing a tenant with a disability to make reasonable modifications at their own expense Is Correct

Answer B: Allowing a tenant with a disability to make reasonable modifications at their own expense

The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to allow persons with disabilities to make reasonable modifications to their unit at the tenant's own expense (in private housing). The landlord may require the tenant to restore the property to its original condition upon move-out.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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