Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'reasonable accommodation' requires that:
AThe accommodation must be provided at no cost to the disabled person in all cases
BThe landlord must make changes in rules or policies that are reasonable and necessary for a disabled person's equal enjoyment of the housing✓ Correct
CThe accommodation must be provided only if it costs less than one month's rent
DThe accommodation must be requested in writing only
Explanation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that is necessary to allow a disabled person to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing. The accommodation is reasonable if it does not impose an undue burden on the landlord.
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