Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act's disability provisions, a landlord is required to allow a tenant with a disability to make reasonable modifications to the unit. Who typically pays for these modifications?
AThe landlord must pay for all modifications
BThe tenant pays for modifications; the landlord may require restoration upon move-out✓ Correct
CThe government provides grants for all disability modifications
DThe cost is split equally between landlord and tenant
Explanation
The tenant with a disability has the right to make reasonable modifications at their own expense. The landlord may require that the tenant restore the unit to its original condition upon vacating, if reasonable.
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