Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a person who makes a reasonable accommodation request for a disability is asking the housing provider to:
AMake structural modifications to the unit at the provider's expense
BChange a rule, policy, or practice that would allow the person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing✓ Correct
CWaive all lease obligations for the disabled tenant
DProvide a different unit than the one requested
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services (not physical modifications) that allows a person with a disability equal housing opportunity. The provider must grant it unless it causes undue hardship.
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