Chapter 1
Virginia Real Estate Law & Agency
Course: Virginia Real Estate Exam Prep
Subject: Virginia State Salesperson Exam Prep
Chapter: Fair Housing Amp Ethics
The Distinction, Clarified:
- Reasonable Accommodation: A change in rules, policies, practices, or services to afford a person with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.Example: A landlord with a "no pets" policy must waive that rule for a service animal or emotional support animal as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability. The landlord cannot charge a pet deposit or fee.
- Example: A landlord with a "no pets" policy must waive that rule for a service animal or emotional support animal as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability. The landlord cannot charge a pet deposit or fee.
- Reasonable Modification: A physical alteration to the dwelling or common areas.In Rentals: The tenant typically pays for the modification. The landlord may require that the modification be done professionally and that the tenant agree to restore the premises to its original condition at move-out, if reasonable. In federally-assisted housing, the landlord may be required to pay.In Sales: The buyer is responsible for any desired modifications.
- In Rentals: The tenant typically pays for the modification. The landlord may require that the modification be done professionally and that the tenant agree to restore the premises to its original condition at move-out, if reasonable. In federally-assisted housing, the landlord may be required to pay.
- In Sales: The buyer is responsible for any desired modifications.