Question

A landlord rented an apartment to a person with a wheelchair. He allowed the tenant to install bath rails and replace the bathroom sink vanity with a pedestal sink with lever faucet handles. However, the landlord required the tenant to sign a restoration agreement that the accommodations would be restored to the former condition at the end of the lease because the vanity provided desirable storage space in the bathroom. In addition, he required the tenant to pay sufficient funds (over a period of time) into an escrow account to restore the bathroom. Has the landlord violated the Fair Housing Act?

Answer 1

Answer:

No, the landlord can require a restoration agreement and the escrow account.

Explanation:

The Fair Housing Act is a law that originated to put an end to discrimination in activities that belong to the category of housing. According to this act, every individual has the right to access a home, whether by renting, purchasing, or getting a loan for it and not being discriminated against for his/her religion, race, medical condition, etc. The landlord in the example has not violated the Fair Housing Act because he allowed the tenant to make the necessary modifications to the apartment so that the person could be completely comfortable.