Fair Housing
A Mississippi property manager refuses to allow a tenant with a developmental disability to have a live-in aide. Under fair housing law, this refusal is:
APermitted since the lease prohibits extra occupants
BLikely a violation — allowing a live-in aide is a reasonable accommodation that must be granted if necessary for the person with a disability to enjoy their housing✓ Correct
CPermitted for properties with 4 or fewer units
DOnly a violation if the property receives federal funding
Explanation
Allowing a live-in aide for a person with a disability is a well-established reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act. A 'no extra occupants' policy cannot be used to deny a necessary aide.
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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.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
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