Fair Housing
A property manager who refuses to allow a tenant with a disability to install grab bars in the bathroom, at the tenant's own expense, has likely violated:
AState building codes only
BThe Fair Housing Act's reasonable modification requirement✓ Correct
CThe Americans with Disabilities Act only
DNo law, since modifications may damage the property
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to allow tenants with disabilities to make reasonable modifications to the dwelling at the tenant's expense, provided the modifications don't cause undue hardship or permanent damage that can't be restored.
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