A landlord does not allow a tenant with a disability to make needed changes. This action violates which law?

• A. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
• B. The Americans with Disabilities Act
• C. The Fair Housing Act of 1968
• D. The Housing and Community Development Act

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that the Fair Housing Act protects people with disabilities by requiring landlords to permit reasonable modifications and accommodations so they can use and enjoy their home. When a landlord blocks a tenant from making needed changes, it amounts to discrimination under this law because the tenant can’t access the dwelling on an equal basis. The act specifically covers housing and ensures such modifications are allowed, with the tenant typically responsible for the cost unless special circumstances apply. Other laws listed don’t directly address disability discrimination in housing in the same way: the Civil Rights Act covers race, religion, sex, etc.; the Americans with Disabilities Act focuses on public services and employment rather than housing; and the Housing and Community Development Act deals with funding and development programs. So the situation falls under the Fair Housing Act.