Can a tenant be asked to restore the property after making modifications for accessibility?

In the context of fair housing and modifications for accessibility, tenants can indeed be asked to restore a property after making changes, but this request is not absolute. Under the Fair Housing Act, individuals with disabilities have the right to make reasonable modifications to their living spaces at their own expense to ensure accessibility. However, landlords are allowed to specify that the tenant must restore the property to its original condition if the modifications are made, but this requires an agreement that is typically outlined in the lease.

This request for restoration should not be arbitrary; it is usually only applied to major modifications that cannot easily be undone or that would leave the property in a compromised state. The service of being able to modify a unit for accessibility comes with the understanding that the tenant must adhere to reasonable guidelines set forth by the landlord regarding restoration.

In contrast, the assumption that tenants are "always" responsible to restore (as suggested by the chosen answer) does not take into consideration the necessary agreements that must occur prior to modification. Therefore, the correct stance is one where restoration requirements should be addressed through clear agreements and communication between tenant and landlord before any modifications transpire, rather than an outright expectation for all cases.