Fair Housing
A Florida real estate licensee refuses to represent a buyer because the buyer has a disability. This is:
ALegal if the licensee does not specialize in accessible properties
BIllegal discrimination based on disability under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CLegal if the licensee discloses the reason
DLegal for independent contractors
Explanation
Refusing to provide real estate services to a person because of their disability is illegal under the Fair Housing Act. Fair housing rights extend to the provision of brokerage services, not just housing transactions.
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