Fair Housing
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
BViolating the Act — HIV/AIDS is considered a disability under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CActing lawfully if the denial is documented
DSubject only to state law remedies
Explanation
HIV/AIDS is considered a disability under the Fair Housing Act, and denial of housing based solely on this status constitutes disability discrimination.
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