Fair Housing
A tenant with a disability requests permission to install grab bars in the bathroom of their rented unit. Under the Fair Housing Act, the landlord must:
ARefuse, as it will damage the property
BAllow the modification at the tenant's expense, with an agreement to restore✓ Correct
CAllow the modification only if the landlord pays for it
DRequire the tenant to move to a more accessible unit
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord must allow a tenant with a disability to make reasonable modifications (such as installing grab bars) at the tenant's expense, typically with an agreement to restore the unit upon vacating.
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