Fair Housing
A Connecticut housing provider refuses to rent to a prospective tenant because the tenant uses a wheelchair. This is a violation of which protected class?
ARace
BFamilial status
CDisability✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
Physical disability is a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent because a prospective tenant uses a wheelchair is illegal housing discrimination based on disability.
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