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Reasonable modification

A reasonable modification is a necessary physical change to a dwelling or common area that enables a person with a disability to fully use and enjoy the housing.

Exam area: Practice of Real Estate

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What does “reasonable modification” mean in real estate?

A reasonable modification is a necessary physical change to a dwelling or common area that enables a person with a disability to fully use and enjoy the housing.

How is “reasonable modification” different from the closest wrong answer?

A modification changes the physical premises. An accommodation changes a rule, policy, practice, or service.

What is the Georgia-specific rule?

Federal fair housing law applies in Georgia. In many private housing settings the requester pays, subject to rules on reasonableness, restoration, and federally assisted housing.

Worked exam example

Scenario

A tenant obtains permission to install grab bars and a ramp needed for disability access.

What is the most common exam trap?

Trap correction

Do not apply the ordinary no-alterations lease clause without analyzing the federal modification right.

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Apply the definition

A tenant who uses a wheelchair asks to install grab bars in the bathroom of a private-market apartment at the tenant's own expense. The lease bans all alterations. What is the best analysis?

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