Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord who refuses to accept a reasonable accommodation request from a tenant with a disability is:
APermitted if the accommodation costs more than one month's rent
BRequired to accept only if the tenant provides full documentation
CIn violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
DPermitted for buildings with fewer than 5 units
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires housing providers to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when necessary for a person with a disability to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing. Refusing a reasonable accommodation is a violation.
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