Fair Housing
The principle of reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act requires a landlord to:
AMake structural changes to common areas at their expense only if required by ADA
BMake exceptions to policies, practices, or procedures when necessary for a person with a disability to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing✓ Correct
CWaive all lease terms for disabled tenants
DHire a disability advocate for each disabled tenant
Explanation
Reasonable accommodation requires landlords to modify their rules, policies, practices, or services when necessary to allow a person with a disability equal housing opportunity, such as waiving a no-pets policy for a service or support animal.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
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.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
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