Fair Housing
In Pennsylvania, a housing provider who receives a reasonable accommodation request must respond:
AOnly after consulting with their attorney
BIn a reasonable time frame — typically within 10 business days of receiving the request✓ Correct
CWithin 30 days by Pennsylvania statute
DOnly after verifying the disability through a physician's report
Explanation
HUD guidance suggests housing providers should respond to reasonable accommodation requests within a reasonable time — typically within 10 business days. Unreasonable delays in responding to accommodation requests can constitute a violation of the Fair Housing Act.
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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.
Option ContractA contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
ProrationThe division of ongoing property expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rents) between buyer and seller at closing based on their respective days of ownership.
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.
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