Fair Housing
A landlord refuses to rent to a tenant because the tenant uses a wheelchair. What protected class is being violated?
ANational origin
BFamilial status
CDisability✓ Correct
DSex
Explanation
Disability is a protected class under both the federal Fair Housing Act and California's FEHA. Refusing to rent to a person because of a physical disability (including wheelchair use) is illegal housing discrimination.
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