Fair Housing
A Bend, Oregon rental property manager turns away a prospective tenant because they use a wheelchair. The landlord claims the unit is not accessible. Under fair housing law:
AThe landlord may legally decline if the unit is not accessible
BThe landlord must allow the tenant to make reasonable modifications at the tenant's expense✓ Correct
CThe landlord must fund all modifications necessary to make the unit accessible
DThe landlord must move the tenant to a different accessible unit
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, a tenant with a disability has the right to make reasonable modifications to the unit at their own expense. The landlord cannot refuse to rent based on disability.
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