Fair Housing
A property manager may legally ask a prospective tenant who uses a wheelchair to:
APay a higher security deposit than non-disabled tenants
BSign a lease addendum agreeing to pay for modifications at move-out✓ Correct
CProvide medical records confirming the disability
DChoose a different unit on the ground floor against their preference
Explanation
A landlord may require a disabled tenant to restore the unit to its original condition (at the tenant's expense) when they vacate if the tenant made modifications. However, the landlord may not require extra deposits, demand medical records, or restrict unit choices based on disability.
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