Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a reasonable accommodation for a disabled tenant might include:
AWaiving the entire security deposit
BAllowing an assistance animal in a no-pet building✓ Correct
CMoving the tenant to any unit they prefer
DProviding free parking regardless of availability
Explanation
Allowing an assistance (service or emotional support) animal in a building with a no-pet policy is a well-established example of a reasonable accommodation for a disabled tenant.
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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.
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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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