Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord must make 'reasonable accommodations' for a tenant with a disability. This means:
AThe landlord must structurally renovate the entire building at their own expense
BThe landlord must allow changes in rules, policies, or practices that are necessary for the disabled person to use and enjoy the housing✓ Correct
CThe tenant may make any modification to the unit without restriction
DThe landlord must provide a ground-floor unit regardless of availability
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, or practices that enables a person with a disability to use and enjoy the housing. For example, allowing a service animal in a no-pets building is a reasonable accommodation.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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