Fair Housing
What is 'disability' under the Fair Housing Act and how is it defined?
AOnly physical disabilities that prevent walking or climbing stairs
BA physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment — a broad definition protecting many conditions✓ Correct
COnly conditions diagnosed by a licensed physician
DOnly permanent conditions — temporary injuries are not covered
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act defines disability broadly: (1) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity (seeing, hearing, walking, thinking, communicating), (2) a record of such an impairment, or (3) being regarded as having such an impairment. This covers conditions like mobility limitations, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, and recovering alcoholism or drug addiction.
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