Fair Housing
In South Dakota, a landlord who refuses to make reasonable accommodations for a tenant with a disability may be violating the Fair Housing Act. A 'reasonable accommodation' example would be:
AInstalling an elevator in a two-story building at the tenant's expense
BAllowing a tenant with severe allergies to have an assistance animal in a no-pets building✓ Correct
CProviding a free parking space to a tenant with a disability who already has adequate parking
DConverting a studio apartment to a two-bedroom for a disabled tenant
Explanation
Allowing an assistance (service or emotional support) animal in a no-pets building is a classic example of a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations are changes in rules, policies, or services that allow a person with a disability to have equal housing opportunity, at no undue burden on the landlord.
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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.
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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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