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A tenant with a physical disability requests permission to install grab bars in the bathroom of a rental unit. The landlord refuses, citing potential property damage. Under the Illinois Human Rights Act, which outcome is most accurate?

Correct Answer

A) The tenant has the right to make the modification, and the landlord may require the tenant to restore the property at lease end

Under the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/3-104.1), tenants with disabilities have the right to make reasonable physical modifications to their unit to accommodate their disability. The landlord cannot refuse outright; however, the landlord may condition approval on the tenant's agreement to restore the premises to their original condition upon lease termination.

Answer Options
A
The tenant has the right to make the modification, and the landlord may require the tenant to restore the property at lease end
B
The landlord may refuse because structural modifications require owner consent regardless of disability status
C
The tenant may only make the modification after obtaining approval from the Illinois Department of Human Rights
D
The modification is only permitted if the landlord and tenant share the cost equally

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