Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord may legally require a tenant with a disability who installs a wheelchair ramp to:
AObtain a doctor's note certifying the disability before allowing any modification
BRemove the modification and restore the property to its original condition upon vacating, if reasonable✓ Correct
CPay an additional security deposit equal to the cost of removal
DObtain the landlord's approval and sign a written agreement to restore
Explanation
While landlords must allow reasonable modifications for disability accommodation (at the tenant's expense), they may require the tenant to restore the property to its original condition upon vacating if the modification affects other residents or the landlord's ability to re-rent — as long as restoration is reasonable.
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