Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A property owner who refuses to rent to a person because they use a wheelchair is most likely violating which provision of the Fair Housing Act?

AThe familial status provision
BThe disability provisionCorrect
CThe national origin provision
DThe religion provision

Why The disability provision Is Correct

Answer B: The disability provision

The Fair Housing Act's disability provision prohibits discrimination against persons with physical or mental disabilities. Refusing to rent to someone because they use a wheelchair is a clear violation of this provision.

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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