What must a landlord do when a disabled person applies for an apartment?

When a disabled person applies for an apartment, the landlord is required to make reasonable modifications to the premises if necessary to afford the individual full enjoyment of the dwelling. This obligation is part of the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable modifications can include structural changes that are necessary for the tenant to use the apartment effectively, such as installing grab bars in a bathroom or widening doorways to accommodate a wheelchair. The landlord can require the tenant to pay for these modifications, but they cannot refuse the application based on the applicant's disability or fail to allow these modifications. This requirement helps ensure that disabled individuals have equal opportunities in housing, enhancing their independence and mobility.

The other options, such as rejecting the application, charging higher fees, or limiting lease duration, would be discriminatory practices that do not align with the legal obligations set forth by housing laws regarding disability rights.