Fair Housing
A Texas landlord who discovers that a tenant's disability requires a 'reasonable modification' to the physical structure (such as widening a doorway) can require the tenant to:
APay for the modification and also pay double the security deposit
BPay for the modification and restore the premises to the original condition at lease end if reasonable✓ Correct
CObtain a doctor's certification before any modification is allowed
DMove to a different unit rather than modify the current unit
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must allow reasonable structural modifications for disabled tenants. The tenant pays the cost of the modification. The landlord may require the tenant to agree to restore the premises to the original condition when they move out, if restoration is reasonable. The landlord cannot deny the modification or charge excessive fees.
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