Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is NOT considered a disability?
AA. HIV/AIDS
BB. Current illegal drug addiction✓ Correct
CC. Mobility impairment
DD. Mental illness
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act protects persons with disabilities including HIV/AIDS, mobility impairments, and mental illness. However, current illegal drug users are explicitly excluded from the disability protections (although former addicts in recovery may qualify).
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Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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