Fair Housing
A Virginia landlord refuses to allow a tenant with a disability to install grab bars in the bathroom. This is most likely:
APermissible, as landlords control modifications
BA violation of fair housing law — landlords must allow reasonable modifications at the tenant's expense✓ Correct
CRequired only in federally assisted housing
DAllowed if the lease prohibits modifications
Explanation
Under both the federal Fair Housing Act and Virginia Fair Housing Law, a landlord must allow a tenant with a disability to make reasonable modifications at their own expense. Refusing violates fair housing law.
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