Fair Housing
An Alabama property manager refuses to rent to a veteran. Under the federal Fair Housing Act, this is:
AA violation — veterans are a protected class
BPermissible — veterans are not a federal protected class✓ Correct
CA violation only if the veteran has a disability
DPermissible only for buildings with fewer than 4 units
Explanation
Veterans are not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. However, discrimination against veterans may be covered if it overlaps with another protected class such as disability.
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