Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a 'reasonable accommodation' for a person with a disability means:
AModifying the physical structure of the property at the tenant's expense
BA change in rules, policies, or services necessary to allow a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing✓ Correct
CProviding a rent discount to tenants with disabilities
DExempting disabled tenants from all lease terms
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that enables a person with a disability to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing. Landlords must provide these unless they create undue hardship.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
Discount PointsPrepaid interest paid to a lender at closing to reduce the mortgage interest rate, with each point equal to 1% of the loan amount.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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