Fair Housing
When a disabled tenant in Alaska requests to modify the bathroom to install grab bars, the landlord may require the tenant to:
AUse only contractors employed by the landlord
BRestore the unit to its original condition at move-out if the modification affects other potential tenants✓ Correct
CObtain a variance from the city's building department
DObtain the landlord's approval for the color of the hardware
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, a tenant with a disability has the right to make reasonable modifications at their own expense. The landlord may require a reasonable restoration agreement, especially when the modification (such as grab bars in a rental) might affect future tenants.
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