Fair Housing
The concept of 'reasonable accommodation' under fair housing law requires a housing provider to:
AMake any modification a tenant with a disability requests, regardless of cost
BMake changes to rules, policies, practices, or services to allow a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing✓ Correct
CStructurally modify units only if the tenant pays all costs
DProvide accessible units only in buildings with 10 or more units
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that may be necessary to allow a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a housing unit. It is 'reasonable' if it does not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the housing provider.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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