Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord may deny a request for a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability if:

AThe accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing or impose an undue hardshipCorrect
BThe landlord has a strict 'no exceptions' policy, under federal and California fair housing law
CThe disability is not visually apparent, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act
DThe tenant cannot provide a doctor's note within 24 hours, consistent with federal Fair Housing Act protections

Why The accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing or impose an undue hardship Is Correct

Answer A: The accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing or impose an undue hardship

Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would constitute an undue financial and administrative burden or would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing program. Minor policy modifications are typically required.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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