Fair Housing
A South Dakota landlord's 'no modifications' policy for tenants with disabilities may be:
AFully enforceable without exception
BRequired to be waived for reasonable modifications requested by disabled tenants, at the tenant's expense✓ Correct
COnly required to be modified for mobility impairments
DLegal because it applies equally to all tenants
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must allow disabled tenants to make reasonable modifications to their unit at the tenant's expense (and restoration may be required at lease end), regardless of a no-modifications policy.
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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.
Community PropertyIn community property states, most property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses, regardless of who paid for it.
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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