Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska property manager's 'no smoking' policy that applies equally to all tenants is:

ADiscriminatory because it impacts persons with COPD who need medical marijuana
BA lawful, neutral policy that does not discriminate based on a protected classCorrect
CProhibited under the Fair Housing Act
DRequired to include exceptions for medical marijuana users

Why A lawful, neutral policy that does not discriminate based on a protected class Is Correct

Answer B: A lawful, neutral policy that does not discriminate based on a protected class

A uniformly enforced no-smoking policy is a lawful housing rule. While an applicant with a disability might request a reasonable accommodation for medical marijuana, Alaska and most states do not require accommodations for illegal federal drug use — marijuana remains federally classified as a Schedule I controlled substance.

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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