Fair Housing
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 expense✓ Correct
CExempting the tenant with a disability from paying rent
DAllowing the tenant to break the lease without penalty for any reason
Explanation
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.
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