Fair HousingIntermediateAlabama Exam

Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord who denies housing to an applicant solely because of their HIV/AIDS status is:

AActing lawfully since HIV is a health concern, as is customary in this jurisdiction
BViolating the Act — HIV/AIDS is considered a disability under the Fair Housing ActCorrect
CActing lawfully if the denial is documented
DSubject only to state law remedies

Why Violating the Act — HIV/AIDS is considered a disability under the Fair Housing Act Is Correct

Answer B: Violating the Act — HIV/AIDS is considered a disability under the Fair Housing Act

HIV/AIDS is considered a disability under the Fair Housing Act, and denial of housing based solely on this status constitutes disability discrimination.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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