Fair Housing
Iowa's fair housing laws include protections for individuals with a history of mental illness. An Iowa landlord who refuses to rent to such a person based solely on their mental health history is:
APermitted to do so under state law
BIn violation of the Fair Housing Act's disability protections✓ Correct
CProtected by the right to choose tenants freely
DRequired to obtain IREC approval for such decisions
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's disability protection covers individuals with mental impairments that substantially limit a major life activity, including those with a history of mental illness. Refusing to rent based solely on that history constitutes illegal discrimination.
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