Fair Housing
A reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act means:
AThe landlord must build new accessible units for every tenant with a disability
BA change in rules, policies, practices, or services to afford a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing✓ Correct
CPhysical modifications to common areas at the tenant's expense
DWaiving rent payments for tenants with disabilities
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change to the landlord's rules, policies, or practices (not a physical change) to allow a person with a disability to enjoy equal housing opportunity, such as waiving a no-pets policy for a service animal.
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