Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, what is required of a housing provider when a person with a disability requests a 'reasonable accommodation'?
AThe housing provider must grant any request regardless of cost
BThe housing provider must make exceptions to rules, policies, or practices that are necessary for the person to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing✓ Correct
CNo accommodation is required if it changes building structure
DAccommodations are only required for physical disabilities
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, or practices necessary for a person with a disability to have equal housing opportunity. Housing providers must grant reasonable accommodations unless they cause undue hardship.
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