A handicapped tenant may make reversible changes to a structure if

A handicapped tenant may make reversible changes to a structure if

• A. He does so at his own expense
• B. The landlord pays for the changes
• C. The changes are permanent
• D. No changes are allowed

Answer: (A)

Under the Fair Housing Act, a tenant with a disability may make reasonable modifications to the dwelling to improve accessibility, and the tenant generally bears the cost. Importantly, these changes should be reversible so the unit can be restored to its original condition when the tenancy ends (unless both parties agree otherwise or restoration isn’t practical). So making reversible changes at the tenant’s own expense fits the rule: the tenant pays for the modification, with the landlord granting permission, and the work is designed to be undone later if needed. The other options don’t align with this framework: the landlord paying by default isn’t required for modifications, permanent changes aren’t the focus since reversibility is emphasized, and denying any changes ignores the tenant’s rights to reasonable modifications.

Under the Fair Housing Act, a tenant with a disability may make reasonable modifications to the dwelling to improve accessibility, and the tenant generally bears the cost. Importantly, these changes should be reversible so the unit can be restored to its original condition when the tenancy ends (unless both parties agree otherwise or restoration isn’t practical). So making reversible changes at the tenant’s own expense fits the rule: the tenant pays for the modification, with the landlord granting permission, and the work is designed to be undone later if needed. The other options don’t align with this framework: the landlord paying by default isn’t required for modifications, permanent changes aren’t the focus since reversibility is emphasized, and denying any changes ignores the tenant’s rights to reasonable modifications.