Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord is required to allow a tenant with a disability to make reasonable modifications to the rental unit:
AOnly if the landlord pays for all modifications
BAt the tenant's expense, and the landlord may require restoration upon move-out✓ Correct
COnly in federally subsidized housing
DOnly modifications that improve property value
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to permit tenants with disabilities to make reasonable modifications at the tenant's own expense. The landlord may require the tenant to restore the unit to its original condition when the tenancy ends.
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