Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord may legally ask a prospective tenant about their disability in which circumstance?
ANever — disability inquiries are always prohibited
BWhen the disability is not obvious but the tenant is requesting a reasonable accommodation or modification✓ Correct
CWhen the tenant appears to have a disability that might affect their ability to pay rent
DOnly when a physician's note is provided
Explanation
A landlord generally cannot inquire about a disability. However, when a tenant requests a reasonable accommodation or modification, the landlord may ask for: (1) verification that the tenant has a disability (not the diagnosis/specifics), and (2) documentation showing the nexus between the disability and the requested accommodation.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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