Under the ADA, which statement is true about modifications?

• A. Owners must make all modifications
• B. Tenants are always responsible for modifications
• C. Owners do not have to make all modifications
• D. Modifications require court approval

Answer: (C)

Under the ADA, making modifications is about removing barriers and providing reasonable accommodations when feasible. For owners, this means they must act to improve accessibility where it’s practical and does not create an undue burden or fundamentally change the operation of the facility. They are not required to implement every possible modification—only those that are readily achievable or necessary to ensure access within those practical limits. Tenants aren’t automatically responsible for all modifications; the owner generally bears the responsibility for public areas and structural accessibility, though cost-sharing or negotiation can occur. Modifications don’t require court approval as a default step; changes are typically handled through standard accessibility processes unless a dispute leads to legal action.