Fair Housing
A person with a mental health disability in Iowa asks their landlord to waive a 'no visitor after 10 PM' rule as a reasonable accommodation. The landlord should:
ARefuse because the policy applies to all tenants
BConsider whether the requested modification is reasonable and related to the disability✓ Correct
CRequire the tenant to prove the disability with medical records before considering it
DRequire the change to be made by a court order
Explanation
Landlords must engage in an interactive process and consider whether a requested accommodation is reasonable and necessary to afford equal opportunity. If so, the accommodation should be granted.
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