Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, what is a 'reasonable modification' for a tenant with a disability?
AA modification to the lease terms reducing rent for disabled tenants
BA physical change to the dwelling or common areas that a disabled person may make at their own expense to accommodate their disability✓ Correct
CA change to the landlord's screening criteria for disabled applicants
DAn ADA-required modification that the landlord must fund
Explanation
A reasonable modification is a physical alteration to the dwelling or common areas made by or for a person with a disability. Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must allow reasonable modifications at the tenant's expense (except in HUD-assisted housing where the landlord may bear the cost). The landlord may require the tenant to restore the unit to original condition at lease end (where restoration is reasonable). Examples: grab bars, wheelchair ramps, lowered counters.
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