Which statement best defines reasonable accommodation?

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Which statement best defines reasonable accommodation?

Reasonable accommodation means a modification or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service that allows a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. This concept comes from how the Fair Housing Act protects access and prevents discrimination, so housing providers must adjust procedures to enable housing for those with disabilities. For example, changing a pet policy to allow a service animal or adjusting the application process to accommodate a disability are accommodations that remove barriers to living in the dwelling. It isn’t about charging extra fees, it isn’t about a standard lease termination clause, and while providers may sometimes request verification of disability or need, the defining idea is the change to a policy or rule to enable equal access.

Reasonable accommodation means a modification or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service that allows a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. This concept comes from how the Fair Housing Act protects access and prevents discrimination, so housing providers must adjust procedures to enable housing for those with disabilities. For example, changing a pet policy to allow a service animal or adjusting the application process to accommodate a disability are accommodations that remove barriers to living in the dwelling. It isn’t about charging extra fees, it isn’t about a standard lease termination clause, and while providers may sometimes request verification of disability or need, the defining idea is the change to a policy or rule to enable equal access.

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