Fair Housing
A landlord asks a rental applicant whether they have any disabilities. Under the Fair Housing Act, this is:
APermitted to assess the applicant's ability to pay rent
BPermitted if the property has more than 4 units
CProhibited because asking about disability status is discriminatory in the rental context✓ Correct
DRequired by law to ensure proper accommodations are available
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, it is illegal for a landlord to ask an applicant whether they have a disability during the rental application process. While landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, inquiring about disability status for screening purposes is discriminatory.
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