Fair Housing
A New Mexico property manager refuses to rent to a person who uses a wheelchair, saying the apartment cannot accommodate their needs. This may violate the Fair Housing Act because:
AThe manager must build accessible units
BThe manager must allow the tenant to make reasonable modifications at the tenant's expense✓ Correct
CAll apartments must be wheelchair accessible by law
DThe manager must provide a ground floor unit at a reduced rent
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to allow disabled tenants to make reasonable modifications to their unit at the tenant's expense. The landlord may require restoration to original condition at lease end but cannot refuse to rent based on disability.
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