Property ManagementIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A NC property manager receives a maintenance request from a tenant with a disability who needs a grab bar installed in the bathroom. Under the FHA, the manager must:

ARefuse since it will damage the property
BAllow the reasonable modification at the tenant's expenseCorrect
CInstall the grab bar at the landlord's expense, in general
DOnly allow modifications in new construction

Why Allow the reasonable modification at the tenant's expense Is Correct

Answer B: Allow the reasonable modification at the tenant's expense

The FHA requires landlords to allow reasonable modifications for tenants with disabilities, generally at the tenant's expense. The landlord may require the tenant to restore the property to its original condition at lease end (except for modifications that benefit the next tenant).

Exam Tip: Property Management

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