Fair Housing
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
BViolating the Fair Housing Act, because HIV/AIDS falls under the disability protected class✓ Correct
CActing legally if disclosed in the rental criteria
DOnly violating the law if the applicant filed a complaint within 30 days
Explanation
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.
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