Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act's provisions for persons with disabilities, which of the following is a 'reasonable accommodation'?
AAllowing a tenant to add a second bedroom at their expense
BPermitting a tenant with a mobility disability to have an assigned parking spot closer to the unit✓ Correct
CWaiving all rent payments for disabled tenants
DAllowing subletting to any person the disabled tenant chooses
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that allows a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing. Providing an accessible parking space is a common example of 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.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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