Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

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 catCorrect
DUses a wheelchair

Why Has a pet cat Is Correct

Answer C: Has a pet cat

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.

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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