Fair Housing
A landlord who allows a tenant with a disability to install a ramp at the tenant's expense may require the tenant to:
APay an additional security deposit to cover the modification
BRestore the property to its original condition at the end of the tenancy if the modification is not a reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
CObtain a building permit at the landlord's expense
DMake the modification available to all tenants in the building
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, while landlords must allow reasonable modifications for disabled tenants (at the tenant's expense), the landlord may require the tenant to restore the property to its original condition at the end of the lease, where reasonable. Some modifications (like grab bars) may be acceptable to leave.
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