Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a person with a disability has the right to:
AReceive a rent discount from the landlord
BRequest reasonable modifications and accommodations✓ Correct
CTerminate a lease without penalty at any time
DRequire the landlord to make all modifications at the landlord's expense
Explanation
Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable modifications to the property and reasonable accommodations in rules or policies. In most cases, the tenant pays for modifications.
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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.
Option ContractA contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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