Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord may legally refuse to rent to a prospective tenant who:
AHas three children under the age of 10
BIs from Southeast Asia
CHas a pet cat✓ Correct
DUses a wheelchair
Explanation
Pets are not a protected class under the Fair Housing Act, so a landlord may legally prohibit pets (unless the pet is a reasonable accommodation for a disability). Refusing to rent based on familial status (children), national origin, or disability would be illegal discrimination.
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