Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord is required to allow a tenant with a disability to:
AMake any modification at the landlord's expense
BMake reasonable modifications at the tenant's own expense✓ Correct
CModify common areas at the landlord's expense
DSublease to another person with a disability
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to permit tenants with disabilities to make reasonable modifications to the unit at the tenant's own expense. The landlord may require restoration upon move-out.
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