Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'reasonable accommodations' for persons with disabilities means:
AStructural changes that the tenant pays for
BChanges in rules, policies, or services that may be necessary for a disabled person to use and enjoy the housing✓ Correct
CInstallation of ramps and grab bars at the landlord's expense in all cases
DFree housing for disabled persons
Explanation
Reasonable accommodations are changes in rules, policies, practices, or services that enable a disabled person to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing. These are required of housing providers at no cost to the tenant.
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