Fair Housing
What is the 'interactive process' under fair housing law when a tenant requests an accommodation?
AA. A formal mediation process requiring attorney participation
BB. A good-faith dialogue between landlord and tenant to identify and reach agreement on a reasonable accommodation that meets the tenant's disability-related needs✓ Correct
CC. An online portal required by HUD for accommodation requests
DD. A committee review process used only for large apartment complexes
Explanation
The interactive process is a good-faith, collaborative dialogue between the housing provider and the person with a disability to identify an effective reasonable accommodation. The housing provider may request verification of the disability and disability-related need (if not obvious) and may discuss alternatives if the requested accommodation is unreasonable. Refusing to engage in the interactive process can itself be a fair housing violation.
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