Fair Housing
Under Missouri fair housing law, a person with a disability requesting a 'reasonable modification' to their rental unit:
AHas no right to make any modifications
BMay make modifications at their own expense with landlord approval (which cannot be unreasonably denied)✓ Correct
CMust have the landlord pay for all modifications
DCan only request modifications in new construction
Explanation
Persons with disabilities have the right to make reasonable modifications to their unit at their own expense. The landlord may require the tenant to restore the unit to its original condition upon vacating (except for accessibility improvements in certain federally-funded housing).
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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.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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