Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following statements about reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities is TRUE?
ALandlords must make all modifications regardless of cost
BLandlords must allow reasonable accommodations in rules and policies unless they create an undue hardship✓ Correct
COnly new construction must comply with accessibility requirements
DTenants must pay for all policy modifications that benefit them
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires housing providers to make reasonable accommodations (changes in rules, policies, or procedures) for persons with disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship or fundamentally alter the nature of the housing.
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