Fair Housing
A New Mexico tenant requests permission to install grab bars in the bathroom due to a mobility disability. The landlord should:
ARefuse because modifications will damage the property
BAllow the modification as a reasonable accommodation, potentially requiring restoration upon vacating✓ Correct
CCharge double the security deposit to cover potential damage
DRequire the tenant to obtain NMREC approval
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, tenants with disabilities have the right to make reasonable modifications at their own expense. The landlord may require restoration to original condition upon vacating (for private housing).
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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.
Short SaleA sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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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