Fair Housing
A disabled tenant in Hawaii requests permission to install grab bars in the bathroom of their rental unit. Under fair housing law, the landlord must:
AA. Deny the request to protect property integrity
BB. Allow the reasonable modification at the tenant's expense, with possible restoration requirement✓ Correct
CC. Pay for the modification as part of required accommodations
DD. Charge a higher security deposit for the modification
Explanation
Fair housing law requires landlords to allow reasonable modifications for disabled tenants, typically at the tenant's expense, and may require restoration upon lease end.
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