Fair Housing
Which act requires housing providers to make reasonable accommodations in rules for disabled persons?
AThe Americans with Disabilities Act
BThe Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988✓ Correct
CThe Rehabilitation Act of 1973
DThe Civil Rights Act of 1964
Explanation
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added disability as a protected class and imposed requirements on housing providers to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, and practices and to allow reasonable modifications to dwelling units for disabled persons.
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