Fair Housing
The concept of 'reasonable accommodation' under the Fair Housing Act requires West Virginia landlords to:
ARemodel all units to be fully accessible for disabled tenants
BMake exceptions to rules, policies, or services when necessary for a person with a disability to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing✓ Correct
CProvide special amenities for disabled tenants at no extra cost
DReserve a specific percentage of units for disabled tenants
Explanation
Reasonable accommodation requires making exceptions to rules, policies, practices, or services when necessary for a disabled person to have equal opportunity to enjoy housing. Examples include allowing assistance animals despite a no-pets policy.
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