Fair Housing
Under fair housing law, a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability means:
AInstalling an elevator in all buildings
BA change in rules, policies, or services necessary for a disabled person to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing✓ Correct
CLowering the rent for disabled tenants
DProviding preferential unit assignments
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that enables a person with a disability to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing. Examples include allowing a service animal in a no-pets building.
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