Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A housing provider who refuses to rent to an applicant after learning the applicant has HIV is:

AActing legally, since HIV is a health risk to other tenants, per standard fair housing compliance practice
BViolating the Fair Housing Act, because HIV/AIDS falls under the disability protected classCorrect
CActing legally if disclosed in the rental criteria, under federal and California fair housing law
DOnly violating the law if the applicant filed a complaint within 30 days, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act

Why Violating the Fair Housing Act, because HIV/AIDS falls under the disability protected class Is Correct

Answer B: Violating the Fair Housing Act, because HIV/AIDS falls under the disability protected class

HIV/AIDS is considered a disability under the Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to someone because of their HIV status is illegal discrimination based on disability.

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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