Fair Housing
A NC landlord who refuses to modify their 'no modification' policy to allow a blind tenant to install grab bars in their bathroom has likely violated:
ANo law, as the policy is neutral
BThe FHA's reasonable modification requirement for persons with disabilities✓ Correct
COnly the NC building code
DThe ADA only
Explanation
The FHA requires landlords to allow disabled tenants to make reasonable modifications to their units (at the tenant's expense unless the landlord receives federal funding) — refusing to allow grab bars is an unreasonable denial of a modification request.
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