Fair Housing
The 'interactive process' in fair housing disability accommodation means:
AThe landlord must automatically approve all accommodation requests
BThe landlord and tenant engage in good-faith dialogue to identify effective accommodation that is reasonable for both parties✓ Correct
CPHRC mediates all accommodation disputes
DThe ADA interactive process applies directly to residential housing
Explanation
HUD guidance encourages housing providers and persons with disabilities to engage in a good-faith interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that meet the tenant's disability-related needs while being practicable for the landlord. Outright refusal to engage in discussion can itself constitute a fair housing violation.
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