Fair Housing
Which of the following is an example of a reasonable modification under the Fair Housing Act?
ALandlord repays tenant for carpet replacement
BTenant installs grab bars in the bathroom at their own expense✓ Correct
CLandlord adds a swimming pool for a disabled tenant
DTenant demands a ground-floor unit at no additional cost
Explanation
A reasonable modification is a structural change made at the tenant's expense to accommodate their disability, such as installing grab bars, widening doorways, or adding a ramp.
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