Fair Housing
Under New York's fair housing laws, which of the following best describes the concept of 'reasonable accommodation' for persons with disabilities in housing?
AAny modification a disabled tenant requests, regardless of cost
BA change in rules, policies, practices, or services that may be necessary to afford a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy the dwelling, if the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship✓ Correct
COnly physical modifications to the dwelling unit
DA request that the landlord provide a sign language interpreter
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation under New York and federal fair housing law is a change in a housing provider's rules, policies, practices, or services that is necessary to afford a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing — provided it doesn't constitute an undue hardship (administrative or financial burden). Examples include waiving a no-pet policy for a service animal or allowing a tenant to pay rent on a different day.
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