Fair Housing
The 'interactive process' in a NJ reasonable accommodation request means:
AThe tenant must file a court action
BThe landlord and tenant must engage in a good-faith dialogue to identify and agree on an effective accommodation✓ Correct
CThe landlord can unilaterally deny any request
DThe tenant must provide a doctor's note before any discussion
Explanation
When a reasonable accommodation request is made, NJ and federal law require the landlord and tenant to engage in an interactive dialogue to determine what accommodation is needed, whether it is reasonable, and how to implement it.
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