Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, what is a landlord's obligation regarding 'reasonable accommodations' for disabled tenants?
ALandlords must fund all requested modifications regardless of cost
BLandlords must allow changes to rules, policies, or practices that are necessary for a disabled person to have equal opportunity to use the housing✓ Correct
CLandlords must install elevators and accessible features in all buildings with more than 4 units
DReasonable accommodations are only required in new construction after 1991
Explanation
Reasonable accommodations are changes to rules, policies, practices, or services (not physical modifications) necessary for a disabled person to have equal housing opportunity. Examples: allowing a service animal in a no-pet building, allowing a different parking space, permitting a live-in aide.
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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.
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