Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following constitutes a reasonable accommodation for a tenant with a disability?
AAllowing a service dog in a no-pets building✓ Correct
BReducing rent by 50%
CProviding a larger unit at the same price
DWaiving background checks
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules or policies necessary to provide a disabled person equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing. Allowing a service or assistance animal despite a no-pets policy is a classic example of a required reasonable accommodation.
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Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
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