Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a person with a disability may request a 'reasonable accommodation.' This means the landlord must:
AMake all structural modifications at the landlord's expense
BChange rules, policies, or services to allow equal use and enjoyment by the person with a disability✓ Correct
CProvide a larger unit at the same rent
DWaive background checks for applicants with disabilities
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that gives a person with a disability equal opportunity. Example: allowing a service animal despite a no-pets policy.
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