Fair Housing
The Right of Reasonable Modification under the Fair Housing Act means a tenant with a disability may modify their dwelling at their own expense, but the landlord may require:
AThe tenant to pay additional rent for the modifications
BThe tenant to restore the unit to its original condition when they vacate (if the modification would interfere with a subsequent tenant's use)✓ Correct
CThe tenant to obtain a building permit only
DThe modification to be done by the landlord's contractor
Explanation
A landlord may require a tenant to restore the premises to the original condition upon vacating, if the modification would reasonably interfere with the next occupant's full enjoyment of the premises. Cosmetic modifications typically do not need to be restored.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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