Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, reasonable modifications to rental housing for a tenant with a disability:
AMust be made at the landlord's expense in all cases
BMay be made by the tenant at their own expense, with the landlord's permission✓ Correct
CAre never required in buildings with fewer than 10 units
DRequire prior approval from HUD
Explanation
The FHA requires landlords to allow tenants with disabilities to make reasonable modifications to the dwelling at the tenant's expense. The landlord may require the tenant to restore the unit to its original condition upon vacating.
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