Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a disabled person's right to a reasonable modification of a rental unit means:
AThe landlord must pay for all modifications
BThe tenant may make modifications at their own expense if they are reasonable and restore upon vacating if required✓ Correct
CModifications are only permitted with landlord approval and at landlord's cost
DOnly structural modifications are permitted
Explanation
Fair Housing Act allows disabled tenants to make reasonable modifications at their own expense; the landlord may require restoration of the unit to its original condition upon the tenant's departure.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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