Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability?
AAllowing a guide dog in a no-pets building✓ Correct
BProviding free renovation of a bathroom
CExempting the tenant from all lease terms
DInstalling an elevator at the landlord's full expense
Explanation
Allowing a service or assistance animal in a no-pets policy building is a classic example of a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act for persons with disabilities.
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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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