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What can an owner require of a tenant with disability who wants to make modifications to their home?

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A landlord can demand that a tenant with a disability must restore any alterations to their original state at their own expense, unless federal funding is involved.

Step-by-step explanation:

An owner can require a tenant with a disability to reasonably restore property modifications upon lease termination, provided it doesn't involve structural changes. Modifications should be at the tenant's expense unless the housing provider receives federal funding, in which case the housing provider may be required to bear the cost. Reasonable accommodations may also be necessary to allow the tenant equal opportunity to use and enjoy the dwelling. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act, while landlords must permit modifications, they can also request details about proposed changes and may require a description of how the property will be restored at the end of the tenancy.

The owner can require a tenant with a disability who wants to make modifications to their home to provide reasonable accommodation. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the owner must make necessary modifications that do not impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. Examples of reasonable accommodations could include installing wheelchair ramps, grab bars in the bathroom, or widened doorways for wheelchair accessibility.

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