Fair Housing
What is a 'reasonable modification' under the Fair Housing Act and who pays for it in Nevada?
AA structural change paid by the landlord regardless of tenant preference
BA physical alteration to a dwelling that allows a person with a disability to fully use the unit — in private housing, the tenant typically pays for the modification and may be required to restore the property at lease end✓ Correct
CA modification that is always paid by the federal government
DA Nevada HOA must pay for all disability modifications in common areas
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, tenants with disabilities have the right to make reasonable modifications to private housing at their own expense (with landlord permission). Examples: grab bars in bathrooms, ramps, doorway widening.
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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.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
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.
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