Fair Housing
What are 'reasonable modifications' under the Fair Housing Act and who pays for them?
AChanges required by the landlord at the landlord's expense for any tenant
BPhysical alterations to a dwelling that a person with a disability may make at their own expense to ensure full enjoyment of the premises✓ Correct
CAccessibility renovations funded by HUD grants
DChanges required only in common areas, funded by the landlord
Explanation
Reasonable modifications are physical changes to a dwelling (grab bars, ramps, widened doorways) that a person with a disability may make at their own expense to allow full use and enjoyment. The landlord may require the tenant to restore the property to its original condition at the end of the lease, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
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