Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord must make 'reasonable accommodations' for persons with disabilities. Which of the following is an example?
AAllowing a tenant with a mobility disability to install a ramp at their own expense✓ Correct
BRequiring all disabled tenants to live on the ground floor
CCharging extra rent for tenants who need accommodations
DRefusing to rent to tenants with assistance dogs because of a no-pets policy
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation or modification for a person with a disability may include allowing them to install a ramp at their own expense. Landlords must allow reasonable modifications to accommodate disabilities, though the tenant typically pays for them in private housing.
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