Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a housing provider must make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. An example of a reasonable accommodation is:
ARebuilding a bathroom to accommodate a wheelchair at the landlord's expense in all cases
BWaiving a 'no pets' policy for a tenant's certified service animal✓ Correct
CReducing rent for any tenant with a disability
DProviding a disability-accessible unit to a tenant regardless of unit availability
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that allows a person with a disability to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing. Waiving a 'no pets' policy for a service or assistance animal is a classic example. Physical modifications (like rebuilding a bathroom) are 'reasonable modifications,' not accommodations, and are typically at the tenant's expense.
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