Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, what reasonable accommodation must a landlord make for a tenant with a disability?
AProvide a larger unit at no additional cost
BMake or allow necessary modifications to the unit and common areas, and provide policy changes (at landlord's expense in subsidized housing) that enable equal use and enjoyment✓ Correct
CInstall an elevator in any building the tenant occupies
DReduce rent to compensate for the tenant's medical expenses
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must make reasonable accommodations (policy changes) and allow reasonable modifications (physical changes) for tenants with disabilities. In private housing, the tenant typically pays for modifications. In subsidized housing, the landlord may bear the cost. The accommodation must be reasonable — not an undue burden.
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